End of Life Care
Annie Barr has been involved in the development of strategies in Cancer Care for many years. Other professionals involved in teaching this course are currently working within palliative care. The ‘End of Life Care’ Strategy (EOLC) was published by the Department of Health in July 2008. During the course we will discuss the physiological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care during the end-of-life time. Promoting individualized person centered care will be central to the outcomes of this course. This course includes case studies and encourages participation.
Course Content
- Introduction and recognition of the dying
- Overview of Care of the Dying Pathway (LCP)
- Using the Care of the Dying Pathway (including goal definitions)
- Communication: How to communicate effectively with families
- Multi-disciplinary working
- Advanced care planning
- Dying process
- Five steps of dying
- Physiological issues; the changes which occur in dying
- Care options
- Cultural considerations
- Assisting families
- Role of spiritual care
- How to take a spiritual history
- Caring for self
- Case studies
Aims/Objectives
By the end of the course delegates will:
- have an increased understanding of the importance of the skills required for best practice
- have gained an overview of the communication strategies used in relation to the care of the dying
- be familiar with the concept of spiritual care
- be familiar with the use of tools, which can help to identify the importance of the initial and on-going assessment, goals and patient focus, as specified in the Care of the Dying Pathway
Who should attend
- Nurses
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Health Care Assistants
- Hospice staff
Duration
2 days
Price
£270.00 per person, including course materials and a certificate of attendance.
Course dates
Newcastle (Stocksfield)
24 – 25 July 2012 – book a place now
In addition to any scheduled courses, we can also deliver this course to groups on your own site. For more information, contact us.
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