About this module
This level 6 course will enable you to examine theoretical perspectives in palliative care provision. You’ll come into the University for 12 half days. Building on your existing knowledge, skills and confidence, the course will bridge the gap between theory and practice, encouraging a more comprehensive approach to the care of those reaching the end of life.
The topics you’ll cover include:
- Concepts of loss and bereavement assessment in palliative care
- Holistic care delivery strategies
- Ethical and professional issues at the end of life
- National End of Life Care Programme
- Methods of relieving pain
- Stages of grief
- Symptom management
- Anticipatory grief.
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Learning Beyond Registration
Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.
Find out more about LBR at Find out more at www.derby.ac.uk/lbr.
Continuing Professional Development
CPD is a core element of every health and social care professional's development journey. We have CPD modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (levels 6 and 7), which have all been tailored to meet the needs of practitioners and managers working within the health and social care sectors. We have modules to suit nurses, occupational therapists, hand therapists, radiographers, psychotherapists, and those working within complementary therapies.
Start date: the course starts on 31 January 2013. You’ll come into the University each Thursday between 2pm and 5pm for 12 weeks. Your last study day will be 2 May 2013.
Module level: Level 6
This course is free to all attendees.
Studying via LBR
If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands you may be eligible for fee-free access to out LBR modules. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply. Find out more at www.derby.ac.uk/lbr
Self-funded CPD
If you're self-funding, then the team you need to contact depends upon how you wish to study. Some modules are available online whereas others are studied on campus, through distance learning or a mixture of the two.
