Palliative Care
Caring for the palliative patient requires, knowledge, skill, compassion and caring. The carer needs to know what to look for, how to make a person comfortable in both body and mind and then extend this to family. This takes a very special person.
This module shares knowledge of specialised practices for palliative care and explores the more common approaches that can be applied. Understanding changes to look for, how to read pain and fear, and providing various comfort cares are described.
The module helps the learner explore the key principles of palliative care, and the support worker’s role using a palliative approach to care.
This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.
Estimated number of hours: 10 – 15 hours theory and counts for 12 hours of professional development hours. No assessment is provided.
The module is provided by Kalandra Education Group.
Highlights /Why us?
Kalandra Products is supported by Kalandra Education, the organization providing high-quality, innovative training that helps carers meet the daily needs of their person and their family.
Have completed the Introduction to Healthcare module and assessment
Be able to provide evidence of a minimum 3 months work experience as a health care assistant at 20 hours minimum per week
Meet any other relevant entry criteria depending on your status - domestic student/PR or work visa holder. For work visa holders this will also including meeting English proficiency requirements.
Improving the life of the older and vulnerable person underpins the ethos of Kalandra.
These people deserve the best possible care supported by resources that meet and exceed their needs, whether that be caregivers, or products. Kalandra is listening to people and trying to address these needs.
We are sourcing equipment that helps with daily tasks, ensuring safety and providing comfort, from turning beds to aromatherapy, from acute needs to those required for chronic conditions.
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