Palliative Approach Aged Care series April May

The aim of the workshop is to assist health professionals working in AGED CARE to acquire knowledge, skills and confidence in providing a palliative approach for people living with a life-limiting illness, and their families

This workshop will be delivered online over 5 weeks. One session each week on a Thursday for 2 hours using the ZOOM application.

Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm (AEST) (120 minutes).

Day: Thursday - dates below

Session 1: Principles of Palliative Care – Thursday 8th April 2021

Session 2: Communication – Thursday 15th April 2021

Session 3: Providing Care – Thursday 22nd April 2021

Session 4: Advance Care Planning & Ethical Issues in Palliative Care – Thursday 29th April 2021

Session 5: End-of-life Care & Self Care – Thursday 6th May 2021

To receive a Certificate of Completion, attendance at all 5 sessions in sequence is required.

 

Facilitator:

Fiona McLeod – Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner & Project Officer PEPA Victoria. Fiona has many years of experience caring for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses in varied settings