Palliative Care Courses

End of Life Care: Challenges and Innovation

151 reviews

Explore dying and palliative care practice around the world and evaluate new trends and ideas surrounding end of life care issues.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Early Childhood Care and Education

687 reviews

The course is targeted for people who intend to start a new preschool/playschool/day-care, or upgrade an existing preschool, or to take up a career as a teacher in preschool, or to improve admission counseling skills or to be trained on the various eleme…

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Essentials of Palliative Care

79 ratings at Coursera

Palliative care can help ease suffering and improve wellbeing in people living with serious illnesses such as cancer. Palliative Care Always is an online, case-based course for health care practitioners who work in cancer care.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What is Palliative Care?

288 ratings at Coursera

Explore suffering, communication, self-awareness, and whole-person assessment in palliative care. Learn skills to support patients with serious illnesses and their families, improving quality of life and treatment outcomes.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

181 ratings at Coursera

Develop a systems approach for assessing and managing pain in palliative care, covering assessment basics, integrative therapies, and pharmacological strategies including opioids and non-opioids.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Palliative Care Capstone Projects

32 ratings at Coursera

Practical application of palliative care skills through five real-world assignments, including pain assessment, symptom evaluation, and advance care planning discussions with individuals facing serious illness.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Palliative Care for Patients with Heart and Lung Disease

6 reviews

Explore palliative care for heart and lung disease patients, focusing on improving quality of life, managing symptoms, and navigating complex medical decisions.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Introduction to Palliative Care

3 reviews

Explore palliative care's impact through expert insights, patient stories, and practical advice. Learn when and how this holistic approach can enhance quality of life for patients and families.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

23 ratings at Coursera

Develop skills to advocate for palliative care, promote wellness, enhance virtual communication, and provide psychosocial support in end-of-life care settings.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Symptom Management in Palliative Care

24 ratings at Coursera

Learn to assess and manage physical and psychological symptoms in palliative care, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and distress. Develop skills for effective symptom screening and treatment to improve patient quality of life.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An Introduction to Palliative Care for the South Asian Community

Explore palliative care's benefits for South Asian communities, including its definition, providers, and impact on quality of life for those with serious illnesses and their loved ones.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Medcast Episode 13: COVID-19 Miniseries - Palliative Care During COVID-19

Explore how COVID-19 has transformed palliative care, including challenges in remote family communication and the crucial role of support teams in preventing burnout.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Living Your Best Life - How Palliative Care Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Discover holistic approaches to manage illness impacts and enhance well-being. Learn about palliative care's role in providing support and improving quality of life during challenging health journeys.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everything You Want to Know About Palliative Care

Comprehensive overview of palliative care from multidisciplinary experts, exploring how it improves quality of life for those with serious illnesses by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everything You Want to Know About Palliative Care

Multidisciplinary panel explains palliative care's role in improving quality of life for those with difficult illnesses, covering team roles and holistic patient care approaches.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video