University Modules

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION (Professional Nursing Studies)

Core palliative care modules
This award will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to care for individuals with a life-limiting illness at any stage of their journey.
The core modules will examine the provision of palliative and end of life care and develop competent communication, reflective and academic skills.

5HW017 The Principles of Symptom Management in Palliative and End of Life Care
5HW016 Understanding Loss and Grief 5HW018 Communication Skills for Palliative Care and End of Life 5HW019 Issues in Palliative Care and End of Life Care (Elective)
Other modules to complete the diploma may be chosen from a pool of options

BSc (HONS) LONG TERM CARE (PALLIATIVE CARE)

Route BSc Core Modules
This award affords the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills and knowledge to enhance both quality patient care and career development opportunities.
All modules may be accessed as �stand alone� or as electives as part of another award. Modules commence in either Semester One (September 2010) or Semester Two (January 2011).

6HW021 Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
6HW023 Change, Loss and Bereavement
6HW022 Recognising and Managing Symptoms in Palliative and End of Life Care
6HW024 Issues in Palliative Care: Influences on Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care (Elective)

HOLISTIC INTERVENTIONS IN PALLIATIVE CARE

This module will equip the practitioner with knowledge, understanding and skill in the principles of holistic management of patients with palliative care needs. Students will have the opportunity to critically analyse local and national guidelines and their implications for service delivery.

6HW027 Holistic Interventions in Palliative Care
(20 credits at level)

LYMPHOEDEMA MODULES

These modules afford the practitioner the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills and knowledge to enhance both quality patient care and career development opportunities. Students applying for Module 2 must have completed Module 1 or be an experienced Lymphoedema Specialist. The lymphoedema degree pathway will provide the necessary skills required to treat complex cases of lymphoedema at specialist practice level through the provision of medical lymphatic drainage and multi layer bandaging

6HW029 Management of Mild/Moderate Lymphoedema (20 Credits) including skincare, hosiery provision and service development
6HW030 Management of Complex Oedema (40 credits) including multi-layer bandaging and medical lymphatic drainage. Leduc Method. Double module
6HW031 (20 credits) Management of Midline Lymphoedema including Kinesiotaping, garments andmMLD for midline and head and neck oedema management.

Further information and application forms for University of Wolverhampton modules are available from:
Education Administrative Officer Education and Training Centre Compton Hospice The Cedars
39 Compton Road West Wolverhampton WV3 9DW

MSc MULTI-PROFESSIONAL PALLIATIVE CARE

This flexible MSc pathway is offered by Compton Hospice Education & Training Centre in association with the School of Health at the University of Wolverhampton. It provides an excellent multi-professional masters route in palliative care.
This masters degree meets the requirements of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) qualified at degree level who are seeking a specialist qualification in palliative care. �Agenda for Change� and the �Knowledge and Skills Framework� (2004) encourage senior staff to pursue studies at Level 4 and this programme provides practitioners with an avenue to this specialist level of higher education in a multi-professional context. Advanced knowledge and skills will be developed to benefit individuals with a life limiting illness.


To apply
Course details and application form from Administrative Staff on 01902 774555
Compton Hospice Education Centre, The Cedars, 39 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton WV3 9DW

7HW021 Palliative and End of Life Care Symptom Management. The Art and Science
7HW023 Ethical, Philosophical and Spiritual Issues in Palliative and End of Life Care.
7HW022 Psychosocial Interventions in Palliative and End of Life Care
Each core module will be available to professionals wishing to access stand alone modules or as elective modules towards another programme of study.

PGCert END OF LIFE CARE

The Postgraduate Certificate in End of Life Care is a new and exciting year long course, collaboratively developed in response to recent Department of Health policy initiatives. It is open to any experienced qualified professional who is currently involved in delivering end of life care within their area of practice, and who meets the entry requirement.
This dynamic and flexible interprofessional course aims to provide students with an opportunity to develop a comprehensive academic and evidence-based approach to their work, critically exploring the provision of end of life care.
Upon successful completion of the course students will obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in End of Life Care from Keele University. The PGCert in End of Life Care will be awarded to students who successfully complete all programme modules. Additionally, programme modules may be undertaken as stand alone modules.
Course Delivery
The course is a year�s duration on a part time basis and the programme will commence in January each year.
Teaching Venues:
Keele University, School of Nursing and Midwifery Compton Hospice Education and Training Centre, Wolverhampton

Further information and application forms for this module are available from:
Education Administrative Officer Education and Training Centre Compton Hospice 39 The Cedars
Compton Road West Wolverhampton WV3 9DW
Tel: 01902 774555 Email: educationadmin@compton-hospice.org.uk

Module 1: Recognising the End of Life (15 credits) Module 2: (Double module): Human Dimensions in End of Life Care (30 credits) Module 3: Holistic Support Through to End of Life (15 credits)

MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH MILD AND UNCOMPLICATED OEDEMA AND OEDEMA ASSOCIATED WITH ADVANCED MALIGNANCY

This course is assessed at Level 2 and Level 3 and is validated for 45 credits. This module will provide health care professionals the opportunity to reflect upon and focus upon developing their skills and evidence based knowledge of different patients groups with the Lymphoedema population. A personal portfolio will allow an opportunity to recognise and reflect upon your experience of working with a Lymphoedema Practitioner within a purpose built nurse lead clinic. Activities within the module will allow professionals to explore the pathology of Lymphoedema disorder, practice and health promotion / education to be explored.

Venue:
St Giles Hospice, Lindridge Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 6JB
Dates: Please contact St Giles Hospice
This course runs over two terms within the academic year and each semester will consist of eight taught days comprising of two blocks of three days, one block of two days. There will be a three day clinical placement of supervised practice each semester for every student in the Lymphoedema Clinic, St Giles Hospice

CANCER CARE ONLINE

15 Level 1 credits and the awarding of a Certificate of Credit
This is web-based module accessed via the charitable site: www.cancernursing.org.
The site comprises a range of courses, three of which can be selected (from a pre-determined list of 6 out of the 10 currently offered) to study and gain accreditation via this award. Each course comprises detailed basic knowledge of the aetiology of specific cancers: the anatomy and physiology of related body systems: current diagnosis, care and treatment programmes and the use of case studies, directed activities and self assessment questionnaires help you progress through the course and apply your learning to your practice or care.

Dates:
Terms 1,2 and 3

Venue:
Online access, tutorials via email

THE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE OF PALLIATIVE CARE

The course is validated for 15 CAT points at Levels 2 and 3
The module sets out to examine the nature of death and dying from a holistic perspective and encompasses the core areas of concern in palliative care today.
Psychosocial Issues: Study in this area is designed to explore and analyse sociological issues related to dying, ethical and legal developments and to explore the assessment and management of family care issues.
Managing Pain and Distressing Symptoms: Study in this area will broaden an understanding and application of pain and symptom assessment and management in a palliative context.
Developing Communication Skills: Study in this area is designed to enhance the development of skills, knowledge and confidence in the handling of sensitive terminal care situations.

Dates:
Please contact St Giles Hospice
Venue:
Education Department St Giles Hospice,
Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 9LH

SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT IN ADVANCED DISEASE

A significant feature of this module is that it is applicable to palliative care and end of life care in any setting and is relevant to the care of patients/clients with any advanced illness or life limiting condition. The assignment enables you to focus on a symptom management issue which is pertinent to your area of practice. Your can study this module for CPD purposes as a stand alone module, or you can incorporate it into a degree.
It can be taken at level 3 or Masters� Level

Further information and applications form for St Giles Hospice University Modules are available from: St Giles Hospice Education Department � Fisherwick Road � Lichfield � WS14 9LH
Tel: 01543 343532
Email: education@st-giles-hospice.org.uk

Dates:
Please contact St Giles Hospice

EUROPEAN CERTIFICATE IN ESSENTIAL PALLIATIVE CARE

This eight week distance learning multi-professional programme is aimed at those working in clinical practice, who are new to specialist palliative care or who regularly look after people who have palliative care needs.
Participants can attend at:
Princess Alice Hospice, Esher Northern Ireland Hospice, Belfast Foyle Hospice, Derry Birmingham St Mary�s Hospice Our Lady�s Hospice, Dublin Milford Care Centre, Limerick
The overall aim of the course is to enable participants to: � Deepen their understanding of the principles and practice of palliative care � Critically evaluate their role in promoting holistic patient and family centred care � Integrate up-to-date evidence based palliative care within daily practice
Attendance is required at the introductory session and at the final assessment day at the chosen location. The course is divided into five sections, each covering different aspects of essential palliative care.
� Caring for Patients with Pain � Palliative Care and the Gastrointestinal System � Breaking Bad News and Ethical issues � Clinical Emergencies in Palliative Care and Palliative Care in Non-malignant Disease � Last 48 Hours of Life, Practical Issues and Bereavement
Estimated time requirement � Each section of the course will require approx. 10 hours of participation to complete, including watching the DVD, reading the
course handbook and reviewing questions for each section. Approximately Study Time Suggested = 50 hours.

Booking and further information: Catherine Hazell Course Administrator European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care Education Department
Princess Alice Hospice West End Lane Esher Surrey KT10 8NA