Advanced Palliative Medicine (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
On completion of the module, the learners should be able:
1. To understand the holistic assessment and management of symptoms which patients suffering from advanced cancer and end-stage organ diseases experienced, taking into account the physical, physiological, social and spiritual dimensions of care
2. To understand the multi-modal approach in the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management for symptoms relief in patients suffering from advanced life-limiting diseases
3. To understand the multi-modal assessment, management and clinical therapeutics of complex cancer pain management
4. To recognize conditions presenting as palliative emergencies and understand the management strategies
5. To appraise critically palliative care literature in research, ethics and appreciate the impact of evidence-based practice, systems-based policies and practice guidelines which shaped clinical practice
6. To develop self-evaluation and critical reflective skills and to incorporate the knowledge into your own professional practice
7. To formulate a plan in the management of patients suffering with life-limiting diseases, incorporating suggestions fro
What You'll Learn
It aims to further build on the learner’s core concepts and knowledge to understand the symptom burden faced by patients suffering from life-limiting diseases and its’ management strategies. It also provides deeper insight into palliative care emergencies as well as the multi-modal approach and clinical therapeutics involved in complex cancer pain management.
This course aims to bring healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds to learn together in an inter-professional and multi-disciplinary environment.
Topics covered:
1. Symptoms in Advanced Cancer and End Stage Organ Disease (ESOD) II
2. Symptoms In Advanced Cancer II
3. Clinical Therapeutics for Cancer Pain II
4. Palliative Emergencies II
Entry Requirements
Diploma qualification or professional registration with the respective professional bodies.