In alignment with palliative/end of life care philosophy, this module aims to prepare experienced healthcare practitioners with principles and practical skills relating to impeccable holistic assessment and striving for excellence in palliative and end of life care for patients and their families.
This will include integrated approaches, planning for future care, dealing with uncertainty in the situation of someone who is ‘ill enough to die’, recognising, updating and providing care for the dying in line with the Priorities for Care of the Dying (2014), the NICE Guidance for Care of the Dying Adult (2015 and 2017 update) and respecting patient choices when dying has been recognised.
This module runs for 14 weeks with a half day blended, taught component each week for ten weeks followed by tutorial support prior to submission of assessment on week 14.
A variety of topics relating to palliative and end-of-life care including:
This list is not exhaustive - the award considers end-of-life care from a holistic perspective.
You learn by being involved in a variety of distance learning activities including discussion boards, recorded lectures and seminars, and interactive quizzes.
You are assessed by a 3,000-word written case study where you critically analyse and evaluate an episode of patient care.
You will be a practitioner in health care and be involved with patients/clients who have end-of-life care needs.
You must also have previously studied at degree level.
This award increases your understanding and knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care .
Fee for applicants:
£680