Orientation to Palliative Care
Course: NSG5627
This course is part of the following part-time on campus and/or online program(s):
This course provides an overview of Palliative Care and coping strategies that help clients and their caregivers move through the stages of death, dying and grief. Students review of the concepts of Palliative Care, the interdisciplinary team, hospice care, current approaches to end of life care, and roles, issues and expectations of those working in Palliative Care. Students identify what resources are available and discuss home care vs. institutional care. The Federal Legislation (Bill-C14) on Medical Assistance in Dying (M.A.I.D), is now part of the Criminal Code in Canada. Student discuss Bill C-14 and how it could impact their interventions and work with clients living with dementia and the family care givers.
Notes
This course is part of a graduate certificate program which requires an application process. Web registration is not available. If you have been accepted into the program, please register through the Academic Planner in your ACSIS account. If you would like to apply to this program of study, please complete our free online application form.
SUMMER 2024 |
Online Learning | Required Books for Online Learning |
Section | Date(s) | Mode | Domestic Fees | Registration |
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800 | May 14 - Aug 20 | Online | $278.00 | * See footnote |
Please Note: Off-shore international students enrolling in online courses will be subject to an international premium fee per course registration.
* Online registration not available for this section.
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