10th January 2024 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This module is for nurses and allied health professionals working with end of life patients. It aims to increase knowledge of End of Life care through a holistic and multi-professional approach. The module consists of a taught registration and study skills afternoon and 6 taught study days and assessment is a 3,000 word case study assignment. The module accredited by University of West London and upon successful completion learners are award 20 academic degree credits
Study Days will be delivered virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform and will provide an interactive and stimulating learning environment.
The Course Explores
- Philosophy and Principles of End of life Care
- Assessment and Symptom Management
- Communication skills and Multidisciplinary working
- Loss, Grief and Bereavement
- Legal and Ethical Issues
Dates
- Wednesday 10th January 2024 – Registration and Study Skills Afternoon
- Wednesday 17th January 2024
- Wednesday 7th February 2024
- Wednesday 28th February 2024
- Wednesday 13th March 2024
- Wednesday 27th March 2024
- Wednesday 17th April 2024
- Friday 17th May 2024 – Submission of summative assessment via email by 4pm GMT
Notes: candidates must attend all dates and submit and assessment on Friday 17th May 2024.
Location: Virtually on Microsoft Teams
