Introduction to Palliative Care

Background

Both the individual who is in need of palliative care and those involved with caring for them can experience a complex array of emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual and social difficulties. They have a right to expect sensitive, empathic, informed care.

This course, by using experiential approaches to learning, offers the opportunity for course members to explore and examine their own attitudes, feelings and beliefs toward nursing those facing a life- threatening condition. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect upon and enhance their own communication and interpersonal skills, and learn how to respond to the myriad of emotional changes in an informed and articulate manner.

The course is offered at Level 2 (diploma) or Level 3 (degree) and attracts 20 CATS points through the University of Manchester School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Visiting. The course is held twice a year: April and September.

Dates:

The course runs over a period of 12 weeks on a day release basis (usually Tuesdays). In addition, there is an initial 2-day study block, 5 study days and a 10-day clinical placement during this period. The placement will usually take place between the planned dates, however, if this is not possible individual negotiation will take place.

Course commencing April 2006

Course preview TBC Study Block 24th and 25th April 2006 Study Day 2nd May 2006 Study Day 9th May 2006 CLINICAL PLACEMENTS Weeks Commencing 15th & 22th May Study Day 30th May 2006 Study Day 06th June 2006 Study Day 13 June 2006

Course commencing September 2006

Course preview TBC Study Block 25th and 26th September 2006 Study Day 03th October 2006 Study Day 10th October 2006 CLINICAL PLACEMENTS Weeks Commencing 16th & 23rd October Study Day 31st October 2006 Study Day 7th November 2006 Study Day 14 November 2006

Costs

The cost of the module is £450. This fee can be paid prior to the student undertaking the course, or in the case of the student self-funding, as part of a rolling programme. More details are available on request. Students should be aware that this course is not part of Service Level Agreements, therefore independent funding may need to be found.

Register your interest

For further details about this course, please either click 'book now' and fill in the short form, or contact Michelle Gardiner on 0161 498 3615, email mgardiner@sah.org.uk