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Posted on 19/03/2026
Palliative Care Nursing
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The course covers specialized care needs for different age groups, ethical considerations, nursing duties, and the importance of early palliative interventions in chronic illness management. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students aiming to explore or enhance their skills in this vital area of nursing.
7 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define palliative care and explain its role in improving patient care and quality of life.
- Discuss the specific care needs of pediatric and geriatric patients within palliative settings.
- Describe the philosophy and core principles guiding palliative care nursing practice.
- List the primary duties, roles, and tasks performed by palliative care nurses.
- Recognize key ethical considerations surrounding palliative and end-of-life care.
- Distinguish between hospice care and contemporary palliative care practices.
- Explain the significance of introducing palliative care early in the trajectory of chronic illnesses.
- Identify situations where a palliative approach is critical to patient care.
- Assess the unique challenges and care requirements for patients diagnosed with complex chronic illnesses.
- Indicate general nursing recommendations and approaches for delivering effective palliative care.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define palliative care and explain its role in improving patient care and quality of life.
- Discuss the specific care needs of pediatric and geriatric patients within palliative settings.
- Describe the philosophy and core principles guiding palliative care nursing practice.
- List the primary duties, roles, and tasks performed by palliative care nurses.
- Recognize key ethical considerations surrounding palliative and end-of-life care.
- Distinguish between hospice care and contemporary palliative care practices.
- Explain the significance of introducing palliative care early in the trajectory of chronic illnesses.
- Identify situations where a palliative approach is critical to patient care.
- Assess the unique challenges and care requirements for patients diagnosed with complex chronic illnesses.
- Indicate general nursing recommendations and approaches for delivering effective palliative care.
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Training Overview
- Nursing in palliative care: principles, practices, and approaches
- Nursing and Palliative Care
- Pediatric and geriatric palliative care
- Palliative care: philosophy, principles and nursing practice
- Work environment
- A palliative approach to care
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
The course covers principles and philosophy of palliative care, ethical considerations, differences between palliative and hospice care, care for pediatric and geriatric patients, and managing chronic, life-limiting illnesses.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the Palliative Care Nursing course.
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Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals, practicing nurses, and nursing students involved in providing palliative and end-of-life care.