Course content

Evidence Based Palliative and End of Life Care – Principles and Practice

Content

This practice and theory module is a meaningful way to gain knowledge for clinical practice and achieve CPD which can be used as evidence for NMC revalidation purposes.

It presents an opportunity to examine principles and to update on current practice in palliative care with regard to symptom management, and to review the evidence base for practice.

Either attend the full 6-week course, or pick individual sessions from the list below as required.

• Philosophies and Principles of Palliative Care
• Principles of Symptom Control
• Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Their Management
• Respiratory Symptoms and Their Management
• Non Malignant Organ Diseases
• Pain – Types, Assessment and Management
• Application of Principles to Practice – Care Reviews
• Palliation and Neurological Conditions
• Palliation and Dementia
• Clinical Emergencies in Palliative Care
• Identifying and Managing the Final Phases of Life