Palliative Care Perspectives

Venue:

St Vincent's Clinic
Level 4 Lecture Room
438 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.
 

Date details:

11 October, 2024

9.00am to 1.30pm 

Closing date for registration: 9 October, 2024

Online payment link:

Course overview:

Designed specifically for registered nurses and allied health professionals working in clinical settings such as acute. chronic aged care or palliative care, who are furthering their expertise in the care of patients with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Our focus is to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective assessment and symptom management of patients at the end of life. 
The course will guide you through the management of complex symptoms experienced by these patients, offering insights into the complexities of their needs.

Speakers:

Palliative Care Staff Specialist/NP/CNC/CNS/SW

Key topics:

* Describe principle underpinning the delivery of palliative care

* Identify approaches to assessing common palliative care needs.
* Identify strategies for engaging in conversations with patients and their families in care planning and for referring them to appropriate services                                                       
* Reflect on common issues related to grief and loss
Develop an awareness of self-caring and supporting other health professionals when working with patients with a life-limiting illness and their carers. 

Who should attend:

This course is designed for registered nurses and allied health professionals working in clinical settings such as acute, chronic, aged care or palliative care.

Course enquiries:

Rickey Fuller

Phone: 8382 9444

Email: rickey.fuller@svha.org.au

Pricing:

$95.00 inc GST

Maximum number of applicants:

25

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation provided up to 5 working days before the program a full refund will be issued. Cancellation past the 5 working days and before 24 hours prior to the program half refund will be issued. Cancellation with 24hrs prior to the program no refund is issued

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