Palliative Care Study Day Programme for Health Care Workers & Volunteers

This comprehensive study programme has been designed for HCAs new to palliative care, or those seeking to update and improve their knowledge in all aspects of supportive and palliative care. The days can be taken in any order but Symptom Control is a two-day course and should be taken as a block.

An Introduction to Communication Siills in Palliative Care

This basic level course provides an introduction to the essential components of communication and is designed to improve skills and confidence in communicating with patients, their families and other staff.

An Introduction to End of Life in Palliative Care

This study day will enable the health care worker and volunteer to develop and improve their understanding of end of life care and its effects on patients, family and carers.

An Introduction to Symptom Control in Palliative Care

A two day study package that should be taken as a block
These study days will enable the health care worker and volunteer to develop and improve their understanding of symptom control in a palliative care setting.