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As an individual approaches the end stage of life, they still desire the highest possible quality of life. The palliative approach focuses on the quality of “living through” a life-threatening illness. The goal is to help people who are facing a terminal illness achieve quality of life using a holistic approach. In this course, you will learn how the palliative care approach to the end of life helps people achieve this.
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PCEOL
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:Define palliative careDescribe the most common symptoms that occur at the end of lifeExplain the palliative care approach for managing symptoms at the end of life.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Palliative Care Approach
Defining Palliative Care
Growth of Palliative Care
Care Goals
The Palliative Care Team
Palliative Care Models
Review
Summary
Section 3: Symptom Management
Pain
Delirium
Loss of Appetite
Other Common Symptoms
Impact of the Pandemic
Role of Spirituality
Addressing Emotional Needs
Palliative Care Needs in the LGBTQ Community
Quality of Care
Meet Teri
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:The target audience for this course is: Administration; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and FormatAsynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.
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