Introduction to Palliative & End of Life Care

Course Overview

This course aims to provide an introduction to palliative and end of life care. It explores the principles of palliative care, recognising deterioration, symptom management, communication, advance care planning, and the importance of providing compassionate, person-centred care. The course is suitable for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of caring for people with life-limiting illnesses.

This Course is For

Clinical and non-clinical staff who have contact with patients and families dealing with palliative and end of life care challenges.

Course Capacity & Cost

• 20 places
• Organisational booking: £1,700
• Individual booking: £100 per person

Indicative Content

• Introduction to palliative and end of life care
• Principles of holistic care
• Recognising deterioration
• Communication in palliative care
• Symptom management
• Advance Care Planning
• ReSPECT
• Fast Track Funding
• Palliative care emergencies
• Self-care and staff wellbeing