Comprehensive Curriculum

Covering essential topics in palliative care to enhance your caregiving skills.

Interactive Learning Experience

Engage with real-life scenarios and practical exercises to solidify your knowledge.

Expert Guidance

Receive insights from seasoned professionals in the field for a holistic learning experience.

About the Course

Join our comprehensive 5-module course designed specifically for aged care workers. Learn to provide compassionate care in palliative situations, improve your emotional support skills, and prioritize self-care to prevent burnout. Our course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of grief and bereavement effectively. Take the first step towards becoming a palliative care expert today!

Meet Your Instructors

Hello, we are your guides on this transformative journey. With years of experience in the palliative care field, we are dedicated to sharing valuable insights and practical strategies to help you excel in caregiving. Our goal is to empower you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those under your care. ~ Sam, Rose & Karen

Curriculum

11 Chapters · 62 Lessons

  1. 1

    Getting started

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      Complete the pre-course survey

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      Case study submission

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      Sign up to the community

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      Reflective journal

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    Introduction to Palliative Care

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      Read - Palliative Care - Why does it matter?

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      Module One Video - Introduction to Palliative Care

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      Watch - Dying for Beginners

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      Resources - Care for self and for each other; a non-negotiable!

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      The Seven Types of Rest

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      Reflection - Module One

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      Let's recap

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    Deterioration and Communication

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      Module Two Video 1 - Communication - what's the secret?

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      The four trajectories - a picture of deterioration

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      Review - Communication

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      Module Two Video 2 - Recognising and responding to deterioration

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      Read - Catching the changes and how to respond

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      Self care in the deterioration phase

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      Reflection - Module Two

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    Palliative symptom management in the aged care setting

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      Module Three Video - Assessing and Managing Common Symptoms

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      The Symptom Assessment Scale Tool

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      ELDAC Videos - Assessing palliative care needs, and more!

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      Activity: Develop a Holistic Plan of Care for someone experiencing Shortness of Breath (Dyspnoea)

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      Managing Breathlessness download

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      Self care

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      Reflection - Module Three

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    Managing dying

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      Module Four Video - MANAGE DYING

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      Watch: End of life care in Aged Care

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      Caring for the carers

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      Self care while caring for others at the end of life

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      Reflection - Module Four

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    Grief and Bereavement Support

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      Mid Course Survey

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      Quiz - What we've learned so far

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      Module Five Video - GRIEF AND LOSS

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      Funny thing about grief

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      Providing Support to Families

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      Self care while supporting others who are grieving

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      One minute moment

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      Reflection- Module Five

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      Grief in poetry

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    Wrap up & Next Steps

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      ELDAC Death Audits

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      The QI process

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      Final assignment - making positive change in your workplace

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      Reflection - The course overall

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      Final reflections

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    RESOURCES FOR THIS COURSE

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      SESSION ONE LINKS

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      SESSION TWO LINKS

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      Sunflower tool

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      4 dimensional deterioration

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      palliAged video - Family meetings

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      SESSION THREE LINKS

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      ELDAC After Death Audit

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      SESSION FOUR LINKS

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      End of Life Care Pathway for Residential Aged Care

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      SESSION FIVE LINKS

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      GENERAL LINKS

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    RECORDINGS

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      MODULE ONE LIVE RECORDING MAY 15TH 2025

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      MODULE TWO LIVE RECORDING JUNE 5TH

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      MODULE THREE LIVE RECORDING JULY 10TH

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      MODULE FOUR LIVE RECORDING AUGUST 7TH 2025

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      MODULE FIVE LIVE RECORDING SEPTEMBER 17TH 2025

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    Advance Care Plan- Bonus

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      Advance Care Planning

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    FINAL SURVEY

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      POST-COURSE SURVEY

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