Cancer supportive and palliative care by nurses

 

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1 Course Name  Cancer supportive and palliative care by nurses
2 Definition A course with a comprehensive approach is aimed at scientific improvement and acquisition of practical care skills for nurses interested in supportive and palliative care in the field of cancer. This course begins by introducing the concepts and principles of palliative care, and then by establishing proper communication, it deals with the management of symptoms in physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions and provides ways to increase the quality of life for the cancer patient and the patient's family
3 Required Degree Holders of a bachelor's degree in nursing with ٢ years of work experience in the oncology
 department of both pub lic and private hospitals
4 Duration 280 Hours
30 – 120 Days
2 – 4 Months
5 Course Achievements Use flowcharts and standard referral paths for providing supportive and palliative care
 services.
 - Know the principles and concepts of supportive and palliative care and apply them when necessary.
 -Establishing communication with the patient and family
 - Patient and family participation in treatment decisions
 - Giving bad news to the patient and family
 - Complete examination of the needs of the patient and family in physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions based on standard tools
 - Management of all patient and family distresses based on care standards
 -Providing end-of-life care and bereavement care to the family
 - Identification of oncology emergencies and immediate patient referral
 -Establishing inter-professional communication
 - Empowering the patient and family
 - Monitoring and evaluating the services provided to the patient and family
 - Registration and documentation
 - Know the principles of home care and be able to provide the necessary services in the home care team.

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