Advances in Palliative Care (3.5 Day Course)
Objectives
At the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Managing pain and complex symptoms
- End of life care for patients with long term conditions e.g. neurological, dementia, heart failure
- Prescribing in renal failure
- Communication
- Managing last days of life for patients with difficult symptoms
Intended Audience
Qualified Nursing Staff who have already completed the 6 day Palliative Care Foundation Course within the last 5 years. If attendance on the 6 day Foundation Course was not within the last 5 years participants are invited to discuss their application with the Course Lead as this course builds on the knowledge gained within the 6 day course. This course will contribute to CPD participatory learning as part of your NMC re-validation
Dates & Times
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Date
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Time
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Fri 19th & 26th Feb, 5 & 12th March 2021
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9.15-16.30
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Tues 29th June & 6th, 13th & 20th July 2021
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9.15-16.30
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| Wed 24th Nov, 1st, 8th & 15th Dec 2021 |
9.15-16.30 |
Venue
St Benedict's Hospice & Centre for Specialist Palliative Care, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0NY
Cost
£200.00 per person or free to South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust staff members.
This course is linked to University of Sunderland. Students have the option to complete Undergraduate /Postgraduate Certificate of Achievement in Improving Clinical Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care.
- This is available at no additional cost for a limited time: 2021-2023
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing The School of Nursing and Health Sciences
- 20 level 6 or Level 7 credits
- Assessment: The short course is assessed by a 2500 word critical reflective essay situated in practice within your specialist area. Submission date is 4 weeks following the end of taught days
How to Book
South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Staff Members - to book a place please contact Samantha Bland, Senior Lecturer Practitoner in Palliative Care / Course Lead on Tel: 0191 512 8400 or Email: samantha.bland2@nhs.net or stsft.stbenlecturer@nhs.net
External Staff - please download the booking form (PDF format or Word Format) and return to stsft.stbenlecturer@nhs.net
If you would like further information on this course please do not hesitate to contact The Education Department on Tel: 0191 512 8437or Email: stsft.stbenlecturer@nhs.net