Name: End of Life (Palliative Care) Course (GPT203)
Price: 99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dublin

London

Facilitated by Registered Clinicians with extensive experience
Overview
Facilitated by registered nurses with first hand clinical experience, this Mouth Care and Oral Hygiene Training 1/2 day blended learning course allows attendees to demonstrate theoretical and practical simulation within a classroom or virtual environment.
Participants will further their knowledge and skills in mouth care and oral hygiene across varied healthcare settings.
Why is Mouth Care and Oral Hygiene Important?
Effective oral hygiene practices (mouth care) are necessary to ensure the maintenance of effective oral health through the removal of bacterial plaque, dry mouth care and denture care. Good oral health is important for eating and drinking, communication, the absence of pain and infection, and paramount for dignity and comfort. There is increasing evidence linking poor oral health to systemic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hospital acquired pneumonia.

Session Outline
Identify conditions that a person could develop due to poor oral hygiene
Discuss the impact that oral/dental conditions could have on a person’s quality of life
Outline the range of equipment that is available to use to deliver mouth care
Demonstrate undertaking an assessment of a person’s oral hygiene and providing appropriate mouth care
Identify a healthy mouth
Be able to tailor oral health care to a patients/residents needs
Be aware of how to implement and update a care plan and know when to refer for additional help
Learning from a case study
Aimed At
Mouth care and oral hygiene training is an excellent course for healthcare professionals working in a range of healthcare settings
Facilitated By
Registered nurse with first hand clinical experience.
CPD Accredited

Underpinned By


Wren Healthcare Ltd

Oral Hygiene

Facilitated by Registered Clinicians with extensive experience


Mouth Care and Oral Hygiene Training

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Stoke On Trent

This course cover the below - the usual duration is approx 6 hour which includes a simulated competency.About this eventThis course cover the below - the usual duration is approx 6 hour which includes a simulated competency.The course is delivered by our registered nurse trainers who are experts in enteral feeding. We will provide workbooks, competency paperwork as well as all the assciated enteral feeding tubes and machines for practical demonstration with.The purpose of PEG feedingConditions which may require a PEGIndications and contra indications of PEGThe procedures for feeding and administering medications via PEGRecognising, dealing with and reporting complicationsThe care and maintenance of enteral feeding tubesProcedures for effective mouth careDocumentation and record keepingPractical session

This course cover the below - the usual duration is approx 6 hour which includes a simulated competency.
About this event
This course cover the below - the usual duration is approx 6 hour which includes a simulated competency.
The course is delivered by our registered nurse trainers who are experts in enteral feeding. We will provide workbooks, competency paperwork as well as all the assciated enteral feeding tubes and machines for practical demonstration with.
The purpose of PEG feeding
Conditions which may require a PEG
Indications and contra indications of PEG
The procedures for feeding and administering medications via PEG
Recognising, dealing with and reporting complications
The care and maintenance of enteral feeding tubes
Procedures for effective mouth care
Documentation and record keeping
Practical session

Caring For Care

Peg Feed

Professional Skills Course (PSC)

Paediatric Gastroenterology

Further Education (FE)

PEG Feeding Training

General Admission

Empowering healthcare professionals with essential skills for safe and effective gastrostomy care.
Overview
In this training course, attendees will enhance their expertise in caring for patients/clients who require enteral feeding through PEG, gastrostomy, and nasogastric tubes in various healthcare settings.
This Gastrostomy Care incl PEG training course will provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of different enteral feeding techniques and medication administration methods, along with the use of ancillary items and equipment.

Why Is It Important?
In the UK, it is estimated that more than 20,000 patients will require enteral feeding in healthcare settings. It is crucial that healthcare professionals with relevant skills and training monitor patients receiving gastrostomy nutrition support. Effective gastrostomy care training ensures that healthcare professionals can provide high-quality care and prevent complications associated with enteral feeding, thereby improving patient outcomes and overall quality of life.

Gastrostomy Care incl PEG Training Session Outline
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and how it relates to gastrostomy tube feeding
Identify and differentiate between the various types of tubes available and their applications.
Describe the indications and contraindications for gastrostomy tube insertion, and understand the risks and benefits associated with the procedure.
Recognise and manage common complications associated with gastrostomy tube feeding, including tube dislodgement, blockage, and infection.
Develop practical skills in caring for and maintaining gastrostomy tubes, including feed, fluid, and medication administration.
Understand the importance of oral hygiene and mouth care in individuals receiving gastrostomy tube feeding.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers regarding gastrostomy tube care and management.
Aimed At
This course is intended for healthcare professionals who regularly interact with individuals who require enteral feeding, and is essential for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in gastrostomy care and management.
Facilitated By
Registered nurse with first hand clinical experience.
CPD Accredited

Underpinned By


Empower your parkinson's disease care with comprehensive training from experienced healthcare professionals


Gastrostomy Care incl PEG Training

Awarding Body:&nbsp;Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)Award Level:&nbsp;Level Three (Advanced)Minimum Age:&nbsp;18Entry requirements:&nbsp;None. English Level 2 desirable.Training Locations:&nbsp;E-learning - complete this course in the comfort of your own home or at work<hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Course Overview:It takes a very special person to care for those at the end of their life&rsquo;s journey. Yet for the terminally ill and their families, the gifts of compassion, dedication and skill are priceless treasures. This End of Life (Palliative Care) Course covers the issues and practices involved in caring for the terminally ill and is suitable for both healthcare professionals and individuals looking at optimising their care skills and practices.This course will help you to gain a better knowledge of the procedures and best practices which underpins end of life care. It will help you to learn about the delivery of optimal end of life care and improve your communication skills to strengthen working relationships with healthcare professionals during this period. You will also feel you have a much better understanding on how to support the friends and family of the person that you are caring for.In this online course, you will learn to address the ethical issues and characteristics of hospice and palliative care. You will also understand the assessment and management of pain. And you will be able to help patients and their families cope with dying, death, and the grief that follows and, in doing so, will ensure that the process is in the very best interests of the individual concerned.If you are an individual looking after a terminally ill relative this course bridges the divide between understanding how healthcare professionals work and understanding how your relative or friend should be managed by your support team.This course can also be combined with our&nbsp;Healthcare Practice (Fundamental Care Skills) Course&nbsp;which will also prepare you with a general and very solid foundation qualification in healthcare. Both qualifications combined will give you a total of 6 credits which you can also use towards other future qualifications (at many UK Colleges and Universities).Once completed you will immediately be able to download your pass certificate. (Your new accredited certificate will be posted to you within 6-8 weeks.)The nationally recognised and accredited certificate (awarded by the Open College Network) can be added to your existing certificate credit value (cumulative credits), and these may also count towards other similar college or university courses.This course will perfectly supplement any medical or nursing course, however specific, and is open to anyone. At the end of each e-learning section you have up to 6 multiple choice questions to answer, with a passmark of 65%. You can re-sit each section 3 times.<hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Is this course for me?This course is suitable for you if:-- You are a healthcare professional or healthcare student and looking at focussing on this area of work -- You are a healthcare professional looking to add a specialised qualification to your C.V. -- You are an individual caring for a terminally ill relative or friend and would like to be fully aligned with current medical practices and end-of-life procedures -- You are currently working in a Hospice, Care Home, Geriatric Unit or Hospital and have been advised to complete this course. Add to your CPD (continual professional development) or if requested by your employer as part of your CPD or Induction Programme. (Completion of this course adds to your existing credit value and awards an Advanced Level Three Certificate)<hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">What does this course cover?Topics covered include:M01: Introduction and Course Overview M02: Caring for people at the end of their life M03: Palliative Care M04: What is person-centred care? M05: Equality, Diversity and Rights M06: Planning Ahead M07: End of Life Strategies and Guidelines M08: Communication M09: Nutrition, Hydration and Mouth Care M10: Symptom Control M11: Identifying the Dying Phase of Life M12: The bereavement process M13: Working within the Multidisciplinary TeamDownload a certificate as soon as completed.This course is also supported with a video presentation and additional support material can be downloaded as you progress through the course.Download a&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zDO1PzSKxk08nGsgnig5NwCmki__qCBG/view?usp=sharing" style="color: rgb(30, 126, 200); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 126, 200);"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zDO1PzSKxk08nGsgnig5NwCmki__qCBG/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(30, 126, 200); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 126, 200);">Course Itinerary</a> <hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.ecwid.com/images/wysiwyg/product/20661234/206740469/1591525097385817184361/Accreditation_Strip_jpg" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)
Award Level: Level Three (Advanced)
Minimum Age: 18
Entry requirements: None. English Level 2 desirable.
Training Locations: E-learning - complete this course in the comfort of your own home or at work



Course Overview:
It takes a very special person to care for those at the end of their life’s journey. Yet for the terminally ill and their families, the gifts of compassion, dedication and skill are priceless treasures. This End of Life (Palliative Care) Course covers the issues and practices involved in caring for the terminally ill and is suitable for both healthcare professionals and individuals looking at optimising their care skills and practices.
This course will help you to gain a better knowledge of the procedures and best practices which underpins end of life care. It will help you to learn about the delivery of optimal end of life care and improve your communication skills to strengthen working relationships with healthcare professionals during this period. You will also feel you have a much better understanding on how to support the friends and family of the person that you are caring for.
In this online course, you will learn to address the ethical issues and characteristics of hospice and palliative care. You will also understand the assessment and management of pain. And you will be able to help patients and their families cope with dying, death, and the grief that follows and, in doing so, will ensure that the process is in the very best interests of the individual concerned.
If you are an individual looking after a terminally ill relative this course bridges the divide between understanding how healthcare professionals work and understanding how your relative or friend should be managed by your support team.
This course can also be combined with our Healthcare Practice (Fundamental Care Skills) Course which will also prepare you with a general and very solid foundation qualification in healthcare. Both qualifications combined will give you a total of 6 credits which you can also use towards other future qualifications (at many UK Colleges and Universities).
Once completed you will immediately be able to download your pass certificate. (Your new accredited certificate will be posted to you within 6-8 weeks.)
The nationally recognised and accredited certificate (awarded by the Open College Network) can be added to your existing certificate credit value (cumulative credits), and these may also count towards other similar college or university courses.
This course will perfectly supplement any medical or nursing course, however specific, and is open to anyone. At the end of each e-learning section you have up to 6 multiple choice questions to answer, with a passmark of 65%. You can re-sit each section 3 times.



Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for you if:
-- You are a healthcare professional or healthcare student and looking at focussing on this area of work
-- You are a healthcare professional looking to add a specialised qualification to your C.V.
-- You are an individual caring for a terminally ill relative or friend and would like to be fully aligned with current medical practices and end-of-life procedures
-- You are currently working in a Hospice, Care Home, Geriatric Unit or Hospital and have been advised to complete this course.

Add to your CPD (continual professional development) or if requested by your employer as part of your CPD or Induction Programme.
(Completion of this course adds to your existing credit value and awards an Advanced Level Three Certificate)



What does this course cover?
Topics covered include:
M01: Introduction and Course Overview
M02: Caring for people at the end of their life
M03: Palliative Care
M04: What is person-centred care?
M05: Equality, Diversity and Rights
M06: Planning Ahead
M07: End of Life Strategies and Guidelines
M08: Communication
M09: Nutrition, Hydration and Mouth Care
M10: Symptom Control
M11: Identifying the Dying Phase of Life
M12: The bereavement process
M13: Working within the Multidisciplinary Team
Download a certificate as soon as completed.
This course is also supported with a video presentation and additional support material can be downloaded as you progress through the course.
Download a Course Itinerary






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Assisting patients at the end of their life's journey ...

    Nationally Recognised Qualifications

    Accredited OCN Credit4Learning - Level 3

    Accredited CPD (The CPD Certification Service)​

    Expand your horizons to include this specialised area of caring

    Comprehensively covers end of life and terminal patient care skills

    Includes support and reference material to download and keep

    No previous experience or qualification needed

    Download a certificate on completion of your online course

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