This professional course in nursing will help you gain an understanding of the specific needs of different age groups as you explore the philosophy and principles that guide palliative care. You will delve into the roles, duties, challenges, and prospects of palliative care nurses. This course will enable you to assess whether your skills and interests align with this specialized branch of nursing, empowering you to unlock your potential.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 192013 |
| Course Category | Nursing, Health Care |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define palliative care and highlight its contribution to enhanced patient care • Discuss the specific needs of palliative care in pediatric and geriatric age groups • Describe the philosophy and principles of palliative care nursing • List the duties and tasks of a palliative care nurse • Recognize the ethical considerations of palliative care and end-of-life circumstances • Distinguish between hospice care and contemporary palliative care • Explain the importance of introducing palliative care at an early stage of chronic illnesses • Identify the scenarios when palliative approach to care is critical • Assess the challenges and requirements of patients with diagnosis of a complex chronic illness • Indicate the general recommendations for palliative care approach to nursing |
| Course Code | 550 |
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