This course has now been completed for 2008

• know the WHO definition of palliative care
• understand how the 5 key principles of palliative care apply in your practice setting
• discuss the importance of multi-professional team working
• describe the process of dying
• recognize a dying patient

Day 2 Looking After Yourself - 29th April 2008 
        Learning outcomes:

• identify which issues are likely to result in stress
• know how to recognize stress in yourself & others
• demonstrate the effective use of coping strategies including assertiveness, reflection, debriefing & clinical supervision

Day 3 End Of Life Conversations - 13th May 2008
        Learning outcomes:

• recognize that end of life conversations can be difficult & identify why they are difficult for you
• discuss difficult questions & consider how you might respond
• understand the principles of breaking bad news & how they apply to end of life conversations
• have the opportunity to practice the skills you learn
  

Day 4 Pain And Symptom Management - 27th May 2008
        Learning outcomes:

• understand the importance of pain assessment
• explain how to use the WHO analgesic ladder effectively
• identify non-drug interventions in managing pain
• discuss the management of common symptoms in end-of-life care

Day 5 Loss And Grief - 24th June  2008 

Due to popular demand, this day is repeated on 24th September
         Learning outcomes:

• describe the characteristics of loss & grief
• be aware of current theories of bereavement & how these apply in practice
• discuss cultural differences that influence responses to loss
• explain possible interventions when dealing with bereaved people
  
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: all health & social care workers who would like to increase their basic knowledge & understanding of end of life issues in relation to practice

TIME AND VENUE: 9.30am to 3.30pm at St Catherine’s Education Centre

COST: £250-00 ~ includes handouts, refreshments and lunch

IT IS POSSIBLE TO BOOK INDIVIDUAL STUDY DAYS AT £65 PER DAY