Gwandalan: Supporting Palliative Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Spirituality plays an important role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people possessing strong beliefs about the existence of life beyond the physical realm. Life and death are viewed as a continuous cycle from birth to …
Introduction To Palliative Care & Palliative Approach For Personal Care Attendants Registrations close April 13, 2022 This course provides Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) working in aged care facilities, disability or other community care providers, with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of people at the end of life and their …
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This advanced practice masterclass is a must for clinicians supporting people dying in any care setting, and their families. Facilitated by experienced palliative care clinicians, you will refresh your knowledge of the importance of recognising dying and learn about the physical and psychosocial domains of caring for both the person and their family. The importance …
This presentation gives an overview of the advantages and complexities of conducting research in residential aged care settings. This presentation includes a discussion about: ethics and informed consent, strategies for maintaining good relationships with research partners on site and the benefits for residential aged care facilities when involved in research. The content will draw on …
For palliative care nurses. This biennial conference brings together Australian and New Zealand nurses with an interest in delivering high quality, contemporary palliative care. In 2022 the conference will be delivered in a virtual format over 4 days from 1 - 4 May. Abstracts are open until 4 February and early bird rates are available …
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This course - relevant to all care settings - provides Division 1 and Division 2 RNs with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families and gives an overview of some common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill. …
Are you a senior or experienced clinician looking to better your knowledge of clinical ethics? This masterclass will enhance clinicians’ understanding of ethics as they apply to palliative and end-of-life-care Program objectives. For attendees to: reflect on the ethical context that underpins clinical care have an understanding of the key ethical principles that support clinical …
This is an introductory 2 day program. This course focuses on the care of patients in the palliative care setting. Topics include Models of care, communication, Adolescent & Young Adult and Palliative care, moral distress, symptom management, dying at home, challenging issues at end of life, voluntary assisted dying, care of the deceased patient and …
Academic Nursing Unit (ANU) Short Course: Palliative Care Two Day Program Read More »
This course - relevant to all care settings - provides Division 1 and Division 2 RNs with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families and gives an overview of some common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill. …