HNZ Fundamentals of Palliative Care: Palliative Care for People with Dementia

Aim:

The HNZ Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a 10 learning package course, facilitated over 12 separate sessions. It has been developed by Hospice New Zealand to support and educate people who are working with patients and families/whanau requiring a palliative care approach

Designed for:

This workshop is suitable for all those working with people who have a life limiting illness. This includes but is not limited to: GPs, RNs, ENs, HCAs, allied health, management, reception and support staff

Restrictions:

The ESSENCE OF PALLIATIVE CARE is the pre-requisite and introduction package. You must attend this module prior to any others

As pre-reading is emailed to attendees 1 week prior to each session, please ensure email addresses are correct on registration

Learning outcomes:

This session will cover the definition, diagnosis and symptoms of dementia; as well as utilising the palliative approach in the context of this illness

Topics covered:

There are 10 learning packages in the course facilitated over 12 education sessions in total.

2018 Session dates/times:
- February 27: 10.00am to 11.00am
- May 15: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
- July 26: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
- November 7: 9.30am to 10.30am

Course duration:

1 hour

Cost:

$0.00

Course Dates & Registration

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