Palliative Care Practice (level 6)
Starting dates and places
Description
Module delivery datesLancaster - 14 and 28 January, 04 and 25 February 2014; 09:30 - 16:00 hours
You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.
Closing date for applicationsThe closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the inducti…
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Lancaster - 14 and 28 January, 04 and 25 February 2014; 09:30 - 16:00 hours
You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.
Closing date for applicationsThe closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
Why study with us?The aim of this module is to increase your knowledge and understanding in palliative care and the frameworks used to enhance quality of life.
FinanceIf you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.
What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Palliative Care. Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirementsEvidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
More information about levels and credits.
Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteriaTo be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.
ModulesHPHG6040 Palliative Care Practice (20 credits at level 6)
Intended learning outcomesOn successful completion, you will be able to:
- Identify and critically reflect upon ethical, legal and professional issues within palliative care which impact upon your practice in a variety of settings.
- Critically examine the nature of therapeutic relationships and their importance in caring for individuals with palliative care needs and their families / carers.
- Demonstrate coherent and detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the key concepts of the principles of holistic assessment and frameworks and interventions for practice.
- Critically explore the evidence base for palliative care management and use of care pathways to inform practice, drawing upon a range of sources and evidence in relation to your own professional role.
Back, A & Arnold, R (2009) Mastering Communication with Seriously Ill Patients New York, Cambridge University Press
Buckley, J (2008) Palliative Care: An Integrated Approach Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell
Forbes, E (2008) Opioids in Cancer Pain Oxford, Oxford University Press
Stevens, E, Jackson, S, Milligan, S (eds) (2009) Palliative Nursing: Across the Spectrum of Care Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell
Twycross, R, Wilcock, A, Dean, M & Kennedy, B (2010) Palliative Care Formulary palliativedrugs.com
www.ncpc.org.uk The National Council for Palliative Care
www.nice.org.uk
Module assessment3,500 word written assignment
Course summary The role of the health and social care professionals in palliative care; Concepts of palliative care; Frameworks for practice including Gold Standards Framework; Liverpool Care Pathway; Preferred Place of Care; Integrated Care Pathways; Assessment tools and frameworks for holistic assessment; Symptom Management; Pain Management; Psychosocial aspects of symptom and care management; Therapeutic communication; Legal, professional and ethical issues; Loss and bereavement.Share your review
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