June 2 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | $10.00 – $75.00

Topics Covered:

• Understanding end of life care in Australia
• Understanding dying in Australia and who is providing care and support
• Understanding and recognising what is important at end of life
• Understanding and recognising the dying process
• Increasing confidence discussing end of life care and dying?
• Understanding interventions to manage symptoms
• Recognising the importance of communication and planning
• Understanding how to ensure the palliative patient has the choice of place of care and place of death

This unit will assist you and your organisation in meeting standards related to: recognising dying, needs assessment, safe and effective personal care and clinical care, in accordance with the consumer’s needs, goals and preferences to optimise health and well-being. Ensuring best practice and person centred care. Organisational governance.

Suitable for: Volunteers, Carers & Families but also suitable for Health Care Professionals, Aged Care staff, HACC or CHSP providers or those interested in learning more about palliative care.

For further information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the Palliative Care Tasmania website