Palliative Care (NS0049)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HEA-P-PC

This course aims to provide insight and deepen understanding of palliative care service for dying patients in the health care system with particular consideration of the nurses' role. It offers insight into the evolution of palliative care within the health care setting. The course will enable students to understand palliative care as part of the health care services for dying patients and their families. Consequantly, health care services in the different

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	09:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The student will kmow about:
issues of pain management
symptom control
issues relating to spiritual care
research issues in respect of palliative care
nursing attitudes and skills to care for people receiving palliative care
the evolution of palliative care