ABOUT THE COURSE :This course aims to build strong foundation of those who wish to provide holistic Palliative Care to the patients in early as well as advance course of disease so as to improve their quality of life.Foundation Certificate in Palliative Care is listed in the International Directory of the Palliative Care Courses of IAHPC which will offer 1 year free Membership to our students worth USD 37.5.The listing can be viewed here:https://hospicecare.com/global-directory-of-education-programs/programs/details/903/As a way to recognize the importance of palliative care education, IAHPC offers a free one-year IAHPC membership to undergraduate students in any field and a free one-year IAHPC membership to students enrolled in any palliative care postgraduate program (masters', fellowship, PhD, etc.)IAHPC Membership WebpageThis course is offeredin coordination with IIT-Kanpur.INTENDED AUDIENCE:VOLUNTEERS, HOUSEWIVES, NURSES, PARA MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AYUSH AND ALLOPATHIC DOCTORS, STUDENTS (Medical/ Nursing/ Para Medical/ Post Graduate/ Graduate/ College)PREREQUISITES :SSC 10th StdINDUSTRY SUPPORT:HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / PRIVATE CLINICS / NGOS / HOME CARE SERVICES/ HEALTHCARE (INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRIES, SERVICES)
Overview
Syllabus
MODULE 1: WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?MODULE 2: PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENTMODULE 3: COMMUNICATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN PALLIATIVE CAREMODULE 4: COMMUNITY BASED PALLIATIVE CARE
TOTAL 4 MODULES - 12 WEEKLY SESSIONS
TOTAL 4 MODULES - 12 WEEKLY SESSIONS
Taught by
Prof. Geetha joshi, Prof. Piyush Gupta