Palliative Care Courses

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

Discover how palliative care enhances quality of life for those with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom relief, stress reduction, and whole-person care alongside other medical treatments.

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

Living Well With a Serious Illness - Introduction to Palliative Care and Hospice

Explore palliative care and hospice services, understanding their differences and benefits for individuals with serious illnesses. Learn how these programs enhance quality of life through comprehensive care.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everything You Want to Know About Palliative Care

Comprehensive overview of palliative care featuring expert panel discussions, case studies, and practical guidance for accessing services in the San Francisco Bay Area.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Optimizing Quality of Life in Serious Illness - Benefits of Palliative Care Support

Explore how palliative care enhances well-being for those with serious illnesses, dispelling myths and highlighting its holistic, personalized approach to patient empowerment and support.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Palliative Care Always

Develop primary palliative care skills to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Learn symptom management, goal-setting, and effective communication for diverse patient needs.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

88 ratings at Coursera

Explore emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of serious illnesses. Learn to support patients and families, recognize depression, manage anxiety, and facilitate advance care planning and decision-making.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Palliative Care Skills in the Setting of COVID-19

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Strengthen palliative care skills for COVID-19: ethical resource allocation, team support, communication, symptom management, and resilience-building techniques for healthcare providers.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

On Demand | Demystifying Palliative Care

Explore the differences between palliative and hospice care, learn about interprofessional teams, and discover the benefits of early palliative care integration for patients with serious illnesses.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Medicine Grand Rounds - Aging and Dying in Prison: Integrating Geriatrics and Palliative Care into Criminal Justice Reform

Explore integrating geriatrics and palliative care into criminal justice reform, focusing on aging prisoners' health needs and policy recommendations for improved care and environments.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Dying Well: The Role of Palliative Care and Sedation in End of Life Care

Improve your care as a healthcare professional or family caregiver with palliative treatment and sedation best practices.

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

University Of The West Indies

Key Principles of Palliative Care

19 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn about the fundamentals of palliative care and implement your knowledge and skills to improve the lives of your patients.

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

AICTE;  Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthan

Yoga Volunteers for Palliative Care - Part 1

Train as a yoga volunteer for palliative care. Learn theory and practice of integrating yoga therapy with mainstream approaches to improve quality of life for patients. Gain skills in asanas, pranayama, and meditation techniques.

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

AICTE;  Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthan

Yoga Volunteers for Palliative Care - Part 2

Train as a yoga volunteer for palliative care, focusing on geriatric needs. Learn theory and practice of yoga techniques to improve elderly health, manage age-related conditions, and enhance quality of life.

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

Basic Certificate in Palliative Care - 2

Master comprehensive palliative care principles, from pain management to psychosocial support. Develop practical skills for providing compassionate end-of-life care, including medication administration, symptom management, and ethical considerations.

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

Certificate in Integrative Palliative Care - 3

Explore holistic palliative care through complementary therapies like naturopathy, yoga, energy healing, and aromatherapy. Master integrative approaches to enhance patient well-being and quality of life.

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