Palliative Care Capstone Projects

  • 4.8
Approx. 24 hours to complete

Course Summary

This capstone project course focuses on applying palliative care principles and practices in a real-world setting. Students will work on a project that addresses a palliative care issue in their community and develop a plan for implementation.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to apply palliative care principles in a real-world setting
  • Develop a plan to address a palliative care issue in your community
  • Collaborate with other students and professionals in the field

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a comprehensive plan for implementing palliative care principles in a real-world setting
  • Evaluate the impact of palliative care interventions on patient outcomes and quality of life
  • Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals in the field of palliative care

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Completion of previous palliative care courses
  • Access to a community healthcare setting to develop a project

Course Difficulty Level

Advanced

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Project-based

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  • Palliative Care Always
  • Introduction to Palliative Care
  • Pain Management in Palliative Care

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Description

In the Capstone Course you have the opportunity to put what you have been learning about in the Palliative Care Specialization into practice. Our team has created five activities that directly relate to what you have been learning in the course. You will need to talk with someone you know, perhaps a friend or family member, about their experiences living with serious and life limiting illness. You may want to engage several people as you go through the 5 assignments as they each will have unique experiences.

Outline

  • Nature of Suffering Capstone Project
  • Introduction to Capstone Projects
  • Nature of Suffering Evaluation Form
  • Ollie Green Dialogue 1
  • Ollie Green Dialogue 2
  • Ollie Green Dialogue 3
  • About Us: Palliative Care Specialization Team at CU Anschutz
  • Introduction to the Palliative Care: It’s Not Just Hospice Anymore Capstone Course
  • Review the Nature of Suffering Evaluation Form
  • SNAP and Self-Awareness Capstone Project
  • Introduction to SNAP
  • Tips for SNAP
  • Why Do I Need to be Self-Aware?
  • Importance of Self-Awareness
  • Reflecting on Your Values and Beliefs
  • Reflecting on Health
  • Reflecting on Illness
  • Reflecting on Dying
  • I'm Not Judgmental!
  • Easing Pain Capstone Project
  • Barriers to Pain Control
  • Pain Assessment Basics
  • Other Things to Know About Pain
  • Many Dimensions of Pain
  • Easing Physical Symptoms Capstone Project
  • Routine Symptom Assessment
  • Challenges in Symptom Screening and Assessment
  • Routine Symptom Assessment
  • Advance Care Planning Capstone Project
  • Everything You Want To Know About ACP
  • Medical Durable Power Of Attorney (MDPOA)

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the importance and benefits of palliative care with this capstone project. Users praise the course for its comprehensive approach to the topic and practical assignments.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive approach to the topic

Pros from User Reviews

  • Practical assignments
  • Engaging instructors
  • Clear and concise explanations
  • Opportunity to apply knowledge in real-life scenarios

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Limited interaction with other learners
  • Not suitable for those looking for a basic introduction to palliative care
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Approx. 24 hours to complete
Amos Bailey, Regina Fink, Maurice Scott, Kelly Arora, Nancy Robertson
University of Colorado System
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Amos Bailey

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