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Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore Specialization
University of Colorado System

Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore Specialization

Palliative Care Easing Pain and Suffering. Learn strategies and techniques to assess suffering and support patients living with serious illness

Amos Bailey
Regina Fink
Kelly Arora

Instructors: Amos Bailey

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Specialization - 5 course series

What is Palliative Care?

Course 116 hours4.8 (289 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Health Assessment
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Communication
Category: Empathy
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Compassion
Category: Active Listening
Category: Planning
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Care Coordination

Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

Course 214 hours4.8 (182 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Health Assessment
Category: Medication Administration
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Mental Health Therapies
Category: Patient Treatment
Category: Pharmaceuticals
Category: Treatment Planning
Category: Patient Safety
Category: Hospice
Category: Patient Education and Support

Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

Course 314 hours4.9 (86 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Medication Administration
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Caregiving
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Respiration
Category: Hospice
Category: Patient Treatment
Category: Treatment Planning
Category: Vital Signs

Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

Course 415 hours4.9 (88 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Psychology
Category: Mental Health
Category: Caregiving
Category: Stress Management
Category: Crisis Intervention
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Hospice
Category: Care Coordination
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Social Work

Palliative Care Capstone Projects

Course 523 hours4.8 (33 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compassion
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Empathy
Category: Mental Health
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Hospice
Category: Decision Making
Category: Home Health Care
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Communication
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Care Coordination

Instructors

Amos Bailey
University of Colorado System
5 Courses17,284 learners
Regina Fink
University of Colorado System
5 Courses17,284 learners

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