Advanced Certificate in Geriatric Palliative Care: Symptom Management
-- ViewingNowThe Advanced Certificate in Geriatric Palliative Care: Symptom Management is a crucial course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to manage complex symptoms in elderly patients. This program meets the industry's growing demand for specialists who can provide compassionate, patient-centered care for the aging population.
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โข Unit 1: Introduction to Geriatric Palliative Care – defining palliative care, its importance in geriatric populations, and the role of symptom management.
โข Unit 2: Pain Management in Older Adults – assessment, non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, and potential challenges.
โข Unit 3: Managing Common Symptoms (I) – dyspnea, anorexia, and fatigue, with a focus on evidence-based approaches and best practices.
โข Unit 4: Managing Common Symptoms (II) – delirium, falls, and sleep disturbances in older adults, with emphasis on prevention and treatment.
โข Unit 5: Psychological and Psychiatric Aspects in Geriatric Palliative Care – addressing depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment.
โข Unit 6: Communication and Advance Care Planning – discussing goals of care, prognosis, and end-of-life preferences with geriatric patients.
โข Unit 7: Ethical Issues in Geriatric Palliative Care – addressing ethical dilemmas, decision-making, and patient autonomy.
โข Unit 8: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Geriatric Palliative Care – working effectively with healthcare professionals, families, and caregivers.
โข Unit 9: Cultural Competence in Geriatric Palliative Care – understanding the impact of culture on care, beliefs, and practices.
โข Unit 10: Self-Care and Burnout Prevention for Providers – strategies for maintaining personal well-being and resilience when working with older adults in palliative care.
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