Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Care Workers

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Updated 20 Jun 2024 Certificate238 Ratings

As a care worker, you have the unique opportunity to spend significant time with people receiving palliative and end-of-life care. The care and support you provide in these final stages of life is crucial and its importance can not be overstated. Learn more about performing your role in the palliative care journey to the highest standard with this Ausmed Training Module.

Content

5 Video Units • 8 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
What is Palliative Care and End-of-life Care?
2 Questions
The National Palliative Care Standards
2 Questions
Providing End-of-Life Care and Support
2 Questions
7m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand palliative care and end-of-life care, and recognise the differences between each.

2

Understand the goals of the National Palliative Care Standards.

3

Recognise the signs a person is approaching the end of life.

4

Provide compassionate and competent care during the end of a person’s life.

Who it's for:

All aged care providers, healthcare professionals and staff who work with older people.

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Last updated20 Jun 2024

Published20 Jun 2024

Due for review30 Jul 2026
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