Oxford International Academy- UK has been offering a wide range of postgraduate medical courses leading to University qualifications . These include clinical specialisms such as cardiology, dermatology, family medicine, ENT. Our alumni have improved their career progression and secured promotion in their fields and also enhanced their remuneration levels
Online
- Duration / Course length: 12 Months Start now
- Accredited by: CPD Group
- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Modules
Module 0 – Introduction
Introduction to the programme
Relationship between palliative care and end of life care
Module 1 – Advance Care Planning
Principles
Context
Process
Developing practice
Module 2 – Assessment
Principles
Domains
Context
Process
Module 3 – Communication Skills
Principles
Basic skills
Modes of communication
Specific contexts
Challenging scenarios
Module 4 – Symptom Management
Principles
Pain
Breathlessness
Nausea, vomiting and constipation
Emergencies
Last days of life
General issues
Mood
Advanced illness
Module 5 – Integrated Learning
Initiating conversations about end of life care
Condition-specific case studies
Critical situations
Scenarios around dying
Care after death
Frameworks and tools
Module 6 – Social Care
Supporting people to live and die well
Palliative care social work
Assessment in end of life care
Support and care planning at end of life
Hospital social work
End of life care in care homes and domiciliary care settings
Module 7 – Bereavement
Talking about death and dying
Assessment of carers’ needs
Practical support after a bereavement
Sudden death and bereavement
Emotional support and signposting
Children and bereavement
Module 8 – Spirituality
Spirituality and the philosophy of end of life care
Understanding and assessing spiritual need and spiritual distress
Spiritual care and models of spiritual intervention
Spiritual resources and quality of life
Spirituality and the multidisciplinary team
Spirituality in the community
Module 9 – Priorities of Care for the Dying Person
Learning paths for different staff groups, based around the priorities of care for the dying person.
Module 10 – Specialist Content
Content designed for specialists in palliative care.
Assessment
Case-studies and MCQ based online module-wise assessments.
• A minimum of 50% is required in the module tests.
• One final assessment covering the entire course, will be conducted.
Duration
12 months ( Online)
TUITION FEES
One Time Payment Payment in full : €
No Exra FEES
Certification:
On successful completion of all online module-wise assessments and the final assessment, the student will be awarded 2 certificates:
the First Post Graduate Diploma in Palliative care end of life care by OXFORD INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED ;we will ship the certificate worldwide using DHL .
The Second Certificate : from our partner (Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and ) you will receive it by email ( Download)
14-Day Trial
If you decide the course isn’t for you, let us know within 14 days and we’ll give you a full refund, including your deposit. Updated on 31 July, 2022
Eligibility / Requirements
doctors
physicians
mbbs
any speciality in medicine
mediine
