| Code | IP6009 Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palli |
|---|---|
| Duration | September to December |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Qualifications | CPD Module |
| Fees | €1,040 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 11th October 2024 |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | 11th November 2024 |
Outline
Module Goal:
To address the impact of psychosocial, cultural and spiritual issues on the management of patients with life-limiting illness and their families.
Module Content:
This module focuses on the concept that palliative care aims to improve quality of life and well-being, not only by treating physical symptoms but by also addressing the psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families. The role of the inter-professional team in the assessment, support and management of psychosocial and spiritual concerns in patients with life-limiting illness will be explored and highlighted. The module will include a section on mental health issues, the impact of cultural diversity and the importance of cultural and spiritual sensitivity in palliative care. The importance of self-care for clinical teams working in this environment will be examined.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Teaching Methods:
9x1 hr(s) online asynchronous (any time learning) activities
2x3 hr(s) workshops
1x4 hr(s) workshops
6x1 hr(s) seminars/webinars
Learning Methods:
10x1 hr(s) directed learning
90x1 hr(s) autonomous student activities
Why Choose
| On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Describe the key features of the holistic approach of palliative care for patients with life-limiting illness, including psychological, social and spiritual considerations. |
| 2 | Explain the evidence base for spiritual and psychological care and intervention in palliative care. |
| 3 | Appraise the roles of different members of the inter-disciplinary team and collaborative approaches to care. |
| 4 | Identify psychological responses, social stressors and resources, spiritual and religious influences in situations of diagnosis, illness, loss, death and bereavement. |
| 5 | Display cultural awareness and responsiveness to social and cultural diversity and beliefs when caring for patients and their families. |
| 6 | Reflect on the psychological impact of working with patients with life-limiting illness and death on themselves and other staff. |
| 7 | Demonstrate competence in spiritual screening, history taking and recording for healthcare professionals appropriate to their discipline. |
Requirements
Candidates must have:
- A primary degree or an equivalent experience in a relevant health care discipline* to be approved by the Programme Team.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional healthcare registration body.
- Ideally, candidates should have a minimum of one-year post qualification experience in healthcare provision.
- A relevant health care discipline includes, but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, audiology physiotherapy, psychology, and social studies.
All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of current professional registration.
Technical Requirements
To access and interact with the course content, assignments, and assessments etc., students will require access to a PC/Laptop running at least Windows 7 or later or the most recent version of Mac OS.
For the best experience with online course content, assignments, and assessments etc., you are advised to use the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. We estimate that an internet connection speed of 5Mbps (download) and a minimum of 0.5Mbps (upload) is sufficient for the course.
Fees and Costs
€1,040
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee of €1040 will be payable on submission of your application.