Course Summary
This course provides an essential overview of palliative care, covering core principles and practices for healthcare professionals and caregivers. Participants will learn about the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care, as well as effective communication techniques to improve patient outcomes.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles and practices of palliative care
- Learn effective communication techniques for end-of-life care
- Explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹404,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹404,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $234,000
- India: ₹1,550,000
- Spain: €73,000
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹404,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $234,000
- India: ₹1,550,000
- Spain: €73,000
- USA: $49,000
- India: ₹220,000
- Spain: €20,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of palliative care principles and practices
- Improve communication skills for end-of-life care
- Enhance patient outcomes through effective symptom management
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience in palliative care is required
- Basic healthcare training or experience is recommended
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and quizzes
- Peer-reviewed assignments
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care
- Dying Well: Palliative Care for Patients with Chronic Illness
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Atul Gawande
- BJ Miller
Related Books
Description
This course starts you on your journey of integrating primary palliative care into your daily lives. You will learn what palliative care is, how to communicate with patients, show empathy, and practice difficult conversations. You will learn how to screen for distress and provide psychosocial support. You will learn about goals of care and advance care planning and how to improve your success with having these conversations with patients. Finally, you will explore important cultural considerations and improve your cultural competency on the topics covered.
Knowledge
- Define the scope of palliative care and the roles of primary and specialist teams in comprehensive care for patients and families
- Explain the components of an interdisciplinary patient treatment plan that includes physical, emotional, social and spiritual care
- Discuss basic strategies for addressing psychosocial and relationship concerns in the context of serious illness
- Engage in goals of care and advance care planning discussions with patients and families
Outline
- Course Introduction and Overview
- First Steps
- Course Faculty
- Patient and Family Perspective
- Pre-Course Assessment
- Reflection on Palliative Care
- Introduction to Palliative Care
- Introduction to Palliative Care Always
- Palliative Care Physician
- Palliative Care Nurse
- Palliative Care Social Worker
- Survivorship Care Nurse
- Chaplain
- Child and Family Social Worker
- Hospice Physician
- Introduction
- Meet the Care Team
- Primary vs. Speciality Palliative Care
- Access to Palliative Care
- Take-Home Message
- References and Additional Reading
- Explaining Palliative Care
- Knowledge Check
- Knowledge Check
- Module 2 Assessment
- Communicating with Patients
- A New Diagnosis
- Communication Basics
- Discussing Difficult News
- Scenes with Sarah
- Mirror into Tim's Mind
- Introduction to Communication Basics
- Introduction to Discussing Difficult News
- Cultural Considerations
- References and Additional Reading
- Module Resources
- Caregiver Support
- Knowledge Check
- Knowledge Check
- Module 3 Assessment
- Psychosocial Distress
- Visit with a Palliative Care Social Worker
- Psychosocial Support
- Scenes with Sarah
- Mirror into Tim's Mind
- Optional Case Study
- Introduction Psychosocial Support
- References and Additional Resources
- Module Resources
- Care for the Caregiver
- Case Study Questions
- Knowledge Check
- Module 4 Assessment
- Goals of Care & Advanced Directives
- Goals of Care Visit
- Discussing Goals of Care
- Scenes with Sarah
- Mirror into Tim's Mind
- Introduction to Discussing Goals of Care
- Stanford Letter Project
- Additional Considerations
- References and Additional Reading
- Module Resources
- Care for the Caregiver
- Knowledge Check
- Cultural Considerations with Advance Care Planning
- Module 5 Assessment
- Self-Care
- G.R.A.C.E.
- Self-Care
- Introduction to G.R.A.C.E.
- Self-Care
- Cultural Considerations
- References and Additional Reading
- Knowledge Check
- Knowledge Check
- Module 6 Assessment
- Final Steps
- Claiming CME Credit
- Reflection Revisited
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
excellent course contentPros from User Reviews
- comprehensive coverage of palliative care
- great lectures from experienced practitioners
- interactive quizzes and assignments for better learning
- flexible schedule for self-paced learning
Cons from User Reviews
- some technical issues with the platform
- limited interaction with instructors and peers
- not suitable for advanced learners
- no certificate of completion for free users
Angular 10 - Complete Essential Guide
- 4.7
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Let's learn and understand Angular core concepts in details by watching presentation and writing code in labs. After mastering the essentials...
Web Hacking: Become a Professional Web Pentester
- 0.0
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Learn everything you need to execute web application security assessments as a professional ethical hacker. This course contains everything to start working as a web pentester....
Healthcare Delivery Providers
- 4.7
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Welcome to the exciting world of Healthcare Delivery Providers! This second course in the Healthcare Marketplace Specialization will help you understand the various providers of healthcare across the U....
Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care
- 4.9
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
In this course, you’ll learn how serious and life-threatening illnesses often affect emotional and spiritual well-being. Introduction to Common Psycho-Social-Spiritual Concerns...
