Palliative Care

Course Title: Palliative Care

Course length

3 Hours

Maximum number to attend

Up to 12 delegates

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Palliative Care

Define palliative care

Explain the importance of working as a team

Outline the role of other professionals involved in palliative

The Values of Palliative Care

Describe ways to support the individual to live as actively as possible until death

Understand the emotional, social and spiritual needs of individuals

Explain what is meant by the terms culture and diversity

Describe various cultural differences in end-of-life care

Communication Skills

Describe different methods of communication methods that can be used to people who may difficulty communicating.

Explain the importance of keeping open lines of communication for the individual you are supporting

Explain the importance of promoting autonomy and choice.

Explain the decision-making process and how to support someone to make informed decisions.

Supporting with Distressing Symptoms

Explain how to identify pain in individuals who are unable to communicate verbally

Describe what can be done to support someone whose condition is deteriorating

Describe what can be done to help relieve pain.

Describe ways to respond to difficult questions and situations.

Advanced Care Planning

Understand what advanced care planning is and when it is needed

Explain what a living will and advanced decision is and when they are valid.

Explore issues surrounding capacity

Describe the role of other professionals and how they can help with advanced care planning

Preparing for Facing Death

Explore taboo surrounding death and discuss what can be done to support a good death for an individual.

Describe the five stages of grief in the Kubler-Ross Model

Explain the actions to take in the event of an unexpected death.

Describe the process of last offices and last rites.

Describe health and safety considerations that need to be made when dealing with a deceased person

Explain ways to support loss and bereavement.