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Course Code
PALC-BPS-I-003
Description

Course objectives:

1. Articulate the philosophy and models of palliative care, end-of-life care & supportive care (PES)

2. Define illness trajectory & its impact on psychosocial well-being

3. Understand symptoms & their psychological impact

4. Apply the biopsychosocial & spiritual framework of assessment

5. Understand decision-making at end-of-life

6. Use of Advanced Care Planning & Lasting Power of Attorney

7. Understand grief & grief management

8. Involve caregivers & family members as care partners & service users

9. Discover ways to work within & across inter-professional teams

10. Explain care management, referral & co-ordination in PES care

11. Identify resources & schemes applicable to PES care

12. Recognize the importance of self-care of the professional

Course contents:

Part I: An introduction to palliative care, end-of-life care & supportive care (PES) – Framework, Models & Illness Trajectory

Part II: Contemporary perspectives in PES care – Decision- making in PES Care, Advanced Care Planning, Lasting Power of Attorney and Grief Management

Part III: Partners in PES care – Caregivers, Inter-professional Teams, Care Management, PES Care Resources and Self-care of the Professionals

Who should attend:

Allied Health Professionals, Psychosocial Care Staff, Community Nurses, Clinicians, Administrators and Managers leading care teams in community health and social service agencies supporting clients with life- limiting/threatening illnesses and early career professionals in supportive, palliative and end-of-life care.

Competency Mapping:

CCSSF-P-EOLC-2015-1

CCSSF-P-EOLC-4016-1

National Social Work Competency Framework, 2013 (NSWCF)

National Guidelines for Palliative Care, 2019

Community Nursing Competency Framework, 2017

Additional Information:

Please click on "Express your Interest" to learn.

For course enquiries, please contact Joyce at enquiries@palc.org.sg

In the event of cancellation by participants with no replacement and is less than five (5) work days prior to the commencement of course, the participants’ organisation is subjected to the payment of the full course fees. There will not be course fee subsidy from AIC.

Training Hours
24
Topics include:
Certification of completion
Face to Face

Certificate in Community Palliative Care: Psychosocial Care

By PalC Team

Price

$ 600.00

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