Specialist Modules

Our Specialist Modules are run in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Each module lasts for seven taught days and is delivered in either our Taunton or Yeovil Academies by a range of experienced palliative care and end of life care professionals led by Lesley Queen, Head of Advancing Practice.

Specialist Modules

We run two modules each year and they are primarily aimed at registered health and social care practitioners, although experienced or senior health care assistants and assistant practitioners will also benefit from attending these courses. Upon successful completion of each module, which will include a written assignment, candidates will be awarded 20 credits at level 5 (diploma) or level 6 (degree) from the University of Plymouth or credit for a graduate certificate or diploma.

Communications Within Therapeutic Relationships in Palliative Care HEAB 208 / HEAB 341

This module enables the practitioner to identify and develop a communication strategy that will build a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family with palliative care needs. The module focuses on experiential learning and there is an expectation for active student participation.

Supportive And Palliative Care And End of Life Care HEAB 228 / HEAB 350

This module will allow the practitioner to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance supportive and palliative care for patients with a life limiting condition and their carers, and to develop strategies by which to care for dying patients and their families.

Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care And The Management of Pain HEAB 210 / HEAB 343

This module will allow the practitioner to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care for patients with life limiting conditions and to develop strategies for the management of pain.

Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care And Symptom Control HEAB 211 / HEAB 344