Palliative and End-of-Life Care Training, Day 2

Palliative and End-of-Life Care Training, Day 2
PalliativeandEndofLifeCareTrainingDay2
Course Information
Day 2 of 4-day program Aims of this day will be to discuss the benefits of advance care planning with patients and those important to them. Exploring how to complete, document and share advance care planning decisions within the MDT. Introduction to the teams within the hospice who can support with non-pharmacological methods of symptom management and psychological support. Increase knowledge of signs and symptoms of palliative care emergencies and development of management plans.
Learning Outcomes

Advance care planning:

  • Discuss informal and formal Advance Care Planning
  • Recognise Advance Care Planning Documentation
  • Recognise when Best Interest Decisions are required and how advance care planning can contribute to this
    Palliative care emergencies:
    • Describe symptoms of common palliative care emergencies
    • Discuss what investigations and actions are required when suspecting a palliative care emergency
    • Analyse the implications of treating vs not treating

Legislation Guidance
Target Audience
District Nurses Community Nursing Teams. Allied Health Professionals who regularly care for palliative and end-of-life patients
Band (Suitability)
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 Band 9
LD Prospectus Event Category
Role Specific Mandated Training (Classroom/Virtual)
Trainer or Facilitator
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