Palliative Care Training for Carers

Course Details

The aim of this course is to provide skills and knowledge required for a worker to care for people with life threatening or life limiting illness or normal aging process using a palliative approach.

Topics can include:

• The palliative philosophy and approach
• Physical care towards the end of life
• Responding to signs of pain and distress
• Respecting preferences that affect quality of life
• Communicating with residents and family members
• Cultural considerations

This course can be customised to meet organisational workforce needs.

Entry requirements

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:

• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
• Be at least 18 years of age

Study method

This course is delivered face to face at our Training venue by our Training Team

Certification

A certificate of participation confirming the learning outcomes will be provided to each learner.