Therapeutic Management of Life limiting illness in Palliative Care
This palliative care course is designed for a variety of registered adult healthcare professionals within primary and secondary care.
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This palliative care course is designed for a variety of registered adult healthcare professionals within primary and secondary care. It will contribute to and enhance your abilities to lead and drive clinically effective care with patients with advanced disease. It considers the assessment and management of complex symptoms experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. It explores symptoms such as pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, depression, fatigue and agitation, while critically examining appropriate therapeutic and clinical interventions.
The module also considers the physiological and psychological factors affecting symptom management, including the use of relevant medications, therapeutic interventions, and clinical decision-making. In addition, it explores the wider psychosocial impact of life-limiting illness on patients and their families, with particular attention to anxiety and depression. Effective communication strategies for managing difficult symptoms and providing holistic, person-centred palliative care are also a key focus. Overall, the module aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver effective, evidence-based care to patients with symptoms of advanced or life-limiting illnesses and how these translate this into clinical practice.
On successful completion, the student will receive a certificate for a 20 credit module which they have passed at level 6 accredited by the University. The credit can be transferred towards the MSC Professional practice (depending on previous qualifications)
Key career benefits include:
- The emphasis on underpinning learning in clinical practice, as the assignment is based on the student’s experience/case studies.
- Taught by a team of lecturers who are specialists in the field of Palliative Care
- Forms a strong basis of knowledge in Palliative Care
- Foundation for those who wish to develop their role of palliative care in their further career.
- Able to transfer credits on other courses in USW, (depending on previous qualifications)
| Module Code | Campus | Duration | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU3S034 | Online / Distance Learning (Module Leader based at Glyntaff campus) | 9 months | September | May |
On this module, you will learn:
- The assessment and management of complex symptoms which will include pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, depression, fatigue, agitation etc , these will be explored and the appropriate interventions critically discussed.
The module is a text-based distance learning course supported via distance learning.
There will be online activities, i.e. discussion boards and Microsoft Teams site, so all students from the palliative care modules can share experiences and start a community of practice.
How much time will you need to devote to this module?
- Independent study 80 hours
- Directed study 120
- Total of 200 hrs
Lecturers
There is no formal face to face teaching, as this module is an Online / Distance Learning (Module Leader based at Glyntaff campus). However, the module leader is available via telephone, teams, collaborate, email or face to face.
Module leader: Clare Churcher
Evidence of diploma (level 5) or degree (level 6)
The 2 summative assessments which relates to the learning outcomes of the module, both carry a 50% weight to the overall mark.
Essay based on 2500 words
Choose one of the following essays on pain:
- A) Use the literature to reflect on a patient you have cared for and critically analyse pain assessment using the holistic approach (Physical, Social, Psychological & Spiritual) as a basis for your assessment. This essay will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be 300 words, which is not included in the word count).
- B) Drawing on your experiences reflect on one example that will illustrate your discussion of the therapeutic use of the analgesic medication used for their pain control. In this discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the analgesic used, the health professional role and identify if an alternative could have been used. This essay will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be 300 words, which is not included in the word count)
Poster presentation
- A poster presentation over microsoft teams based on a symptom of your choice, select one symptom / problem identified within units 3 or 4 and highlight the relevant nursing issues in relation to that symptom, focusing on the impact this can have on the patient and the family. Discuss the interrelating issues that are applicable, focusing upon how that symptom impinges on or causes others. This poster will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be 300 words, which is not included in the word count)
Lectures who are allocated to students as supervisors for their essays who are specialists within Palliative care. There are allocated contact days throughout the module.
You will receive regular announcements on the module and can access help from your module leader via email.
You will have access to:
- Library resources online and face to face (depending on where you live)
- Access to USW library on other campus sites
- Access to study skills and the advice zone
- There is an extensive learning materials resource folder with the module, which includes documents, articles, video links, weblinks etc
- Extensive reading list, which some books are available electronically
Interested in Applying?
Complete the application form which can be obtained from Clare Churcher directly.
If you have any further questions, or you'd like to apply for this course, please contact module leader, Clare Churcher.
Contact email: [email protected]