What, When & Why in the context of life-limiting illnesses – a specialist palliative care study day 17th October 2024

Eligible to attend: Registered nurses caring for patients in receipt of specialist palliative care

Date: October 17th 2024

Time: 08.45-16.30

Cost: 80euros

Location: Classroom Based: Milford Care Centre

Aim: The aim of this course is to provide nurses working within specialist palliative care with an opportunity to expand their knowledge on a range of topics and an opportunity to reflect and explore aspects of practice. This course will be delivered by a variety of different healthcare professionals including clinical nurse specialists in haematology and heart failure.

On completion of the course the nurse will:
• Describe the role of Methadone and Gabapentanoids in the management of pain and their application in practice
• Examine the pathophysiology of nausea and vomiting and explain the rationale for medication choices
• Appraise the care of a patient with End Stage Heart Failure and discuss management options
• Evaluate the treatment of opioid toxicity and delirium in the presence of End Stage Heart Failure
• Describe the care and management of patients with leukaemia and multiple myeloma in the palliative care context

Accreditation: 7.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as per Bord Atranais guidelines.