Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to provide quality care to individuals with terminal illnesses? If so, our palliative care course has everything you need!
Details of the Palliative Care Course:
Palliative care is important for improving the quality of life for patients who have life-threatening illnesses. So, taking our palliative care course can be a great plan if you want to make a significant difference in people’s lives!
From our course, you will gain a good understanding of the basic principles of palliative care. You will learn about pain management, symptom control, and emotional support. Additionally, our palliative care training teaches you how to communicate with patients and families. As a result, you will be able to provide compassionate and supportive care to patients.
So, why wait? Enrol in our palliative care course today and make a positive impact on people’s lives!
Advantages of Enrolling in the Palliative Care Course
Improved Patient Care:
Our palliative care training teaches you how to manage the pain, symptoms, and emotional needs of patients with terminal illnesses. Thus, you will be able to provide compassionate and effective care.
Better Communication Skills:
With the help of our course, you will develop effective communication skills for discussing difficult topics. Therefore, you can help ease anxiety for patients and families.
Holistic Care:
You will learn how to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. As a result, you will be able to provide holistic care and support to your patients.
Career Paths:
The skills you gain from our palliative care training are valuable in healthcare settings. Hence, this course will help open doors to many career opportunities for you.
Learning Experience
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and appropriately use the terms palliative care
- Learn how to gather vital and accurate information about a patient’s current condition, prognosis, treatment plan, and goals of care.
- Identify and describe quality end-of-life care elements from the patient’s perspective.
- Enhance the care of critically ill patients and their families.
- Encourage the attitudes and knowledge that are essential for providing compassionate, effective, and appropriate patient care to patients suffering from serious, chronic, painful, debilitating, and life-limiting illnesses.
Ideal Candidates for the Palliative Care Course
This palliative care course is perfect for a wide range of individuals. However, the following may find it more relevant:
- Healthcare Professionals
- Caring Individuals
- Social Workers
- Nursing Students
- Hospice Volunteers
Reasons to Select Our Palliative Care Course
- Flexibility: Learn from any location or time at your own pace.
- Quality Assurance: We provide one of the best palliative care courses in the UK.
- Comprehensive Materials: Easy-to-understand material and high-quality resources.
- Expert Curriculum: Gain insights from the specialists who created the course.
- Evaluate your Skills: Multiple-choice tests based on modules will let you evaluate your progress.
- Immediate Results: Receive automatic feedback and results immediately.
- 24/7 Support: If you need help, contact us via live chat, phone, or email.
- Recognise your achievement: Receive a free PDF certificate after completing the course.
What do you need for the Palliative Care Course?
You do not need any special qualifications to take this course. As a result, it is accessible to people from various backgrounds and skill levels.
However, to improve your learning experience, we offer several recommendations for students:
- Proficiency in English: Clear communication is essential. A solid grasp of English will facilitate your engagement with course materials.
- Enthusiasm and Self-Motivation: Passion and drive are essential components for successful learning. So, bring your excitement and tackle the course material with a determined mentality for a fantastic experience.
- Basic Computer Knowledge: In today's digital age, basic computer skills are crucial. However, you do not need to be a tech specialist; a simple knowledge of computers and internet platforms will be enough.
- Age Requirement: While this course is accessible to students of all ages, a minimum age of 16 guarantees a proper learning environment for everyone engaged.
How We Assess
Automated multiple-choice quizzes will be offered at the end of each module. To go to the next module, you must have a minimum quiz score of 60%. You can apply for certification if you successfully complete all modules using this approach.
Certification Process
Open Learning Academy will provide you with a Certificate of Completion once you complete the MCQ exam for this course. It will serve as evidence of your professional advancement. Furthermore, the certificate comes in PDF format and is free to download. Moreover, a printed hardcopy version is also available on request. However, the printed copy requires a £13.99 shipping cost.Â
Career Opportunities
- Palliative Care Nurse: £30,000 - £45,000 per year
- Palliative Care Physician: £40,000 - £65,000 per year
- Palliative Care Social Worker: £28,000 - £45,000 per year
- Hospice Worker: £20,000 - £30,000 per year
- Bereavement Counsellor: £25,000 - £40,000 per year
Course Curriculum
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- Module 01: Palliative Care 00:15:00
- Module 01 Final Quiz – Palliative Care 00:10:00
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- Module 02: Goals of Care 00:20:00
- Module 02 Final Quiz – Goals of Care 00:10:00
- Module 03: Advance Care Planning 00:15:00
- Module 03 Final Quiz – Advance Care Planning 00:10:00
- Module 05: Psychological Therapy 00:30:00
- Module 05 Final Quiz – Psychological Therapy 00:10:00
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Open Learning Academy. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Kyle Robson
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