Overview
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The aim of this unit is to provide registered nurses with a beginning level of knowledge and skills of palliative care to meet the health needs of people requiring palliative or end of life care in a variety of health care contexts. Who should participate
The course has been written for registered nurses who are interested in acquiring specialist knowledge in the area of palliative care nursing in acute, aged and community care. Registered nurses enrolled in this subject should have at least 3 months experience working with patients requiring palliative or end of life care.
- Delivery
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External:
- Online
Details: This course is conducted in external mode. A course outline and study guide will be posted to participants. There is no requirement to attend the university throughout the duration of the course. The course will be conducted through the Blackboard site of QUT. You will require reliable mail and internet access, including email, to complete the course. You will be asked to provide personal details so you can access all electronic resources required through the QUT network. - Cost
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The complete course costs $1250 (inc GST) for 6 modules.
There is a set text book for the course which is:
O'Connor, M., Lee, S., & Aranda, S. (Eds.). Palliative care nursing: A guide to practice (3rd ed.). North Melbourne: Ausmed Publications.
Students will be required to purchase this text. The cost is $79.95 inc GST (plus postage and handling).
Students will be able to purchase the required text through the QUT Bookshop.
You must pay by credit card to register.
- Contact
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For queries about payment, registration, receipt of modules or certificates, contact Dr Yvonne Osborne.
Co-ordinator
John Haberecht has almost 20 years experience in palliative care nursing in a variety of practice settings.
John has previously taught palliative care at Australian Catholic University where he co-authored the Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care). John has a Masters in Education, is Director of Learning and Development at Queensland Health's Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education, and is currently President of Palliative Care Nurses Australia.
Email John Haberecht.
Details
Registration closed.
The aim of this unit is to provide registered nurses with a beginning level of knowledge and skills of palliative care to meet the health needs of people requiring palliative or end of life care in a variety of health care contexts.
Knowledge and skills developed during this unit will enable the student to:
- think critically when planning and providing palliative or end of life care
- provide high quality care in their practice as a nurse delivering palliative or end of life care in acute, aged and community care settings.
Registrant must have a minimum of 3 months experience in a setting that provide palliative care services.
The course is comprised of six modules:
- Overview: Role of the nurse in palliative care
- Module 1: Leadership and Collaborative Practice
- Module 2: Therapeutic Relationships 1
- Module 3: Therapeutic Relationships 2
- Module 4: Complex Supportive Care 1
- Module 5: Complex Supportive Care 2
- Module 6: End of Life Care
After successful completion of this unit, participants will be able to:
- Develop therapeutic relationships with the person who has life limiting illness and their family or support network
- Demonstrate effective clinical judgements when planning care to meet the complex needs of people with life limiting illnesses and their families
- Coordinate palliative care by acting as an intermediary between person, family and health professionals
- Demonstrate leadership qualities when supporting those who provide care to patients with life limiting illnesses
- Critically appraise care decisions in light of current evidence to ensure best practice principles are promoted in the care of persons with life limiting illnesses
- Apply clinical judgements that:
- optimise the dignity and quality of life of patient and family
- provide ongoing care for the patient and support for the family during and after the patient's illness
- facilitate continuity of care through appropriate communication with other disciplines and services.
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Payment
You must pay by credit card when you register. We'll automatically email you an invoice showing zero outstanding. Please use this as proof of payment. If you need an official receipt you must email us requesting one.
FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP are not available for Continuing Professional Education courses.
Cancellation
To cancel your registration, you must apply in writing to the Course Manager at the Office of Continuing Professional Education.
If you cancel at least 10 business days before the course commences, you will receive a partial refund, i.e. the full fee minus a non-refundable $100 administration fee.
No registration refunds will be made within 10 business days of the course starting.
We reserve the right to cancel the course under certain circumstances, such as low registration numbers. If this happens, we will advise you as soon as possible, and give you a full refund. We are not responsible for any expenses you may have incurred if the course is cancelled.
