Introduction to Palliative Care & Enhancing Communication Skills Workshop

Dates:

4th March 2020

Time:

9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Eligible to attend:

Healthcare Assistants and non-clinical staff working in all healthcare settings.

Fee:

€50.00

Aim: This 1 – day course, aimed at all eligible staff working in healthcare (community settings, hospitals and residential care settings), is designed to increase knowledge surrounding recognition of end of life in a person who has a palliative condition and enhance staff’s ability to communicate effectively during this time.

An overview of the following topics will be discussed;

• What is Palliative Care?
• Recognition of dying and common symptoms at end of life.
• Spirituality at end of life.
• Common communication challenges.
• How to enhance communication.

The workshop will include a mix of education, group-work, reflection and role-play.

Accreditation / CPD: A certificate of attendance will be awarded.