22 Palliative Care Assistant courses in Cardiff delivered Live Online

Presentation on Palliative Care in End Stage Liver Disease by Dr Clare Jeffries, Consultant in Palliative Medicine. This session will cover: The scale and impact of liver disease, a life limiting condition. Disease trajectory, prognosis and prognostication. Who, when and why should people be referred to palliative care? Prescribing in liver disease. Some common symptoms and palliative care management approaches.

‘Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis in Palliative Care’ by Dr Lydia Baines Lydia is one of our palliative care registrars and has been with us since August last year. She lives on the Wirral and outside of work you'll often find her training for her next Hyrox race!

Presentation on Acute Medicine in Palliative Care by Dr Simon Biart, Acute Medical Registrar

'Interventional Pain Medicine applied to Palliative Care Patients' by Dr Andrew Jones, Consultant Anaesthetist. This presentation will cover a brief background of the Hospice movement, the mechanisms of pain in the brain and spinal cord will be discussed. The limitations of pain medication will be presented. Thus, interventional pain techniques may have value for patients whose pain is not controlled. The interventional techniques available will be shown. Dr Jones, qualified in 1982 from Barts Hospital in London and after a wide range of junior roles in different specialties he started training in Anaesthesia in Merseyside. He had always been interested in the treatment of pain and was able to pursue further training in Pain Medicine. Andy became a consultant anaesthetist in 1994 and in addition a consultant in Pain Medicine in 1996. The rest is history.

Palliative Facilitator Course Overview This course provides an in-depth exploration of palliative and end-of-life care, equipping learners with the knowledge to support individuals facing terminal illness. Covering a wide range of topics, including illness stages, holistic assessments, and legal considerations, this course offers learners the skills necessary to address the complex needs of patients and their families. Upon completion, learners will be able to apply principles of palliative care with confidence, ensuring dignity, comfort, and respect in the end-of-life process. This course is essential for anyone looking to pursue or advance a career in healthcare or support services related to end-of-life care. Course Description This course delves deeper into the key aspects of palliative and end-of-life care, addressing both the theoretical and practical elements involved in caring for individuals with terminal conditions. Learners will study the stages of illness, conduct holistic assessments, and explore advanced care planning to enhance patient quality of life. Topics include the psychological, emotional, and social needs of patients and their families, as well as the legal aspects of end-of-life care. Through this course, learners will develop essential skills to provide compassionate, informed support to patients in their final stages, while ensuring adherence to best practices and legal requirements. Palliative Facilitator Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Palliative & End of Life Care Module 02: Identification of the Stage of Illness Module 03: Palliative Care Holistic Assessment Module 04: Advance Care Planning Module 05: Further Support, Training and Development Module 06: Legal Issues (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to work in palliative and end-of-life care. Professionals aiming to enhance their career in healthcare or support services. Beginners with an interest in the field of healthcare or social services. Those interested in improving their knowledge of legal and ethical issues in end-of-life care. Career Path Palliative Care Specialist End-of-Life Care Consultant Hospice Care Worker Healthcare Administrator Social Worker in Health and Social Care Bereavement Counsellor

End of Life Care Course Overview The "End of Life Care" course offers a comprehensive foundation in providing care to individuals at the end of life. Learners will explore key aspects such as the availability of services, advanced care planning, and the goals of care. This course addresses various medical conditions, including physical and neurological illnesses, while also highlighting the importance of communication, psychosocial, and spiritual care. Upon completion, learners will have a thorough understanding of the necessary skills and knowledge to offer quality care during this sensitive time, ensuring individuals and their families receive respectful, empathetic, and professional support. Course Description This course covers a broad range of topics essential for providing quality end-of-life care. Learners will study the availability of care services, the importance of advance care planning, and the various goals of care tailored to individual needs. The curriculum includes an in-depth examination of physical and neurological illnesses, as well as the holistic assessment of care needs. Additionally, learners will focus on effective communication techniques, spiritual and psychosocial care, and legal aspects surrounding end-of-life decisions. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the skills to navigate sensitive end-of-life situations, ensuring compassionate care is delivered across all aspects of patient wellbeing. End of Life Care Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to End of Life Care Module 02: Availability of Services Module 03: Advance Care Planning Module 04: Goals of Care Module 05: Physical Illness Module 06: Neurological Illness Module 07: Quality Care at the End of Life Module 08: Communication During the End of Life Module 09: Palliative Care Holistic Assessment Module 10: Spiritual and Psychosocial Care Module 11: Care after Death Module 12: Further Support, Training and Development Module 13: Legal Aspects (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of end-of-life care. Professionals aiming to specialise in palliative or hospice care. Beginners with an interest in healthcare, particularly in the field of end-of-life care. Those wanting to contribute to improving quality of life in critical care settings. Career Path Palliative Care Specialist Hospice Care Worker Care Manager in End-of-Life Settings Social Worker for End-of-Life Services Health and Social Care Advisor for Elderly and Terminally Ill Individuals

Presentation on the latest on Palliative Care research and the CHELsea II Trial at Wirral Hospice St John’s by Cheryl Clements This session will cover: - Introduction to the NIHR (National Institute of Health and Care Research) and the new RRDN (Regional Research Delivery Network). - Overview of palliative care. Why we need research. - Palliative care research, and areas of interest. - About the CHELsea II Trial at Wirral St John's Hospice. - Barriers to implementing palliative care research. - NIHR Training Opportunities and Resources. - Question time

'Introduction to Teaching Intimacy in a Hospice Setting' by Dr Despoina-Elvira Karakitsiou a ST6 in Palliative Medicine at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Main aims of this presentation is to define intimacy in palliative care patients, any boundaries on broaching intimacy to them and we will discuss some techniques on how to broach intimacy and any issues.

'Young Adults at Claire House with a focus on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy' by Dr Jessica Macwilliam & Andrew Curtis This session will look at Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and the key work and support offered by the Young Adults team at Claire House Children's Hospice. Dr Jessica Macwilliam, a Paediatric Palliative Care Consultant at Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Claire House. Andy Curtis, a Young Adult Coordinator (RNLD) Nurse, having worked at Claire House for over 10 years.

'Advanced Cancer Pain Management' by Dr Kate Marley, Consultant in Palliative Medicine based in Woodlands Hospice, Aintree. This presentation will cover assessment of patients and selection of procedures and a brief overview of procedures available plus of course how to refer. Dr Marley is a consultant in Palliative Medicine based in Woodlands Hospice, Aintree. She underwent Palliative Medicine Specialty Training in the Mersey region and has worked in many of the hospices in this area. Her day to day roles include medical lead for IMPaCT North, Education co-lead for LUHFT and Palliative Medicine lead for the Joint Pain and Palliative Care Service in conjunction with the Walton Centre.