CPD Palliative Care for Adults

This module aims to:

• enhance palliative care practice and understanding to generalist health and social care professionals
• promote high quality care for all those approaching the end of their lives whatever their condition and whatever setting in which they may reside

Topics covered on this module include:

• Symptom management of pain and other distressing symptoms
• End of life care service provision
• Communication challenges in the palliative care assessment process
• Loss, grief and bereavement, and spiritual care
• Support mechanisms for patient's, families and staff
• Role of Advanced Care Planning in promoting choice

The delivery will be over a 12 week period, attending alternate weeks. There are five full day attendances plus an additional half-day tutorial support. The content is delivered using a blended approach of online and classroom activity. Most sessions are face to face and online sessions will be delivered both synchronously via Zoom and asynchronously using directed study sessions.

• Alternative qualifications considered

  We require that candidates are currently employed and practicing within their professional area. Candidates must be currently working in a clinical role where they are able to examine children.

  Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of a Diploma in Higher Education associated with their professional role.

  It is advisable for non-children’s trained nurses to complete the RCN Spotting the Sick Child on-line course prior to course attendance.

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and curent employment.

Assessment will be via a 4,500 word Case Study, where you will be expected to:

• demonstrate a systematic understanding of the key aspects of palliative care in relation to an episode of care
• consider the challenges of uncertainty, limits of knowledge and resources in relation to your own practice