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Palliative Care
In this course, we will be discussing palliative care in depth and comparing it to different models of care. We will show how those with chronic diseases can benefit from palliative care.
6 CEU hours Patsy Barnes, RN, BA Free retakes
CCM Credit Hours: 4.5CDMS Credit Hours: 4.5
Pre-Approved for
ACMCA BRNCCMCDMSCE Broker ProviderCLCPCMCPSCNLCPCOHN/COHN-SCRCCCRRNCVRPDelaware BONMSCCRNs
Course Overview
In this course, we will be discussing palliative care in depth and comparing it to different models of care. We will show how those with chronic diseases can benefit from palliative care. There are various barriers to palliative care in the United States and worldwide, which will be discussed. In line with the discussion, we will visit different palliative care models in different countries. A series of case studies will highlight patients who have benefited from this model of care.
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Objectives
- Describe the palliative care model.
- Contrast and compare hospice and palliative care.
- Explain why palliative care is good for those with chronic illnesses.
- List some barriers to palliative care and the efforts to eliminate them.
- Discuss palliative care worldwide, especially in the UK and Canada.
Listen to a sample
Customer Testimonial
"I was not aware that palliative care could begin so early on."
Course Outline
1
What is palliative care?
2
The difference between palliative care and hospice care
3
Chronic illness trajectory and why palliative care benefits those patients
4
Barriers to access to palliative care including veterans' benefits for palliative care
5
Payment for palliative care
6
Telemedicine and nurses' call to action
7
Palliative care worldwide
8
Narrative
Final assessment
Approvals & accreditation
AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 15 credentials.
Palliative Care