Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PCSM
Hours: 2.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Define palliative care and the domains of palliative care.
Explain symptom management for individuals receiving palliative care using a systems approach.
Describe effective palliative care techniques for physical and psychosocial symptom relief.
Identify symptoms and evaluate their effect on quality of life.
Outline:
Palliative Care Symptom Management
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Palliative Care
What is Palliative Care?
Defining Palliative Care
The Palliative Care Team
Practice Guidelines
Who Receives Palliative Care?
The Domains of Palliative Care
Assessment of Symptoms
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Neurologic, Respiratory, and Cardiovascular Systems
Neurologic Symptoms
Dyspnea
Interventions for Dyspnea
Cough
Interventions for Cough
Hiccups
Heart Failure and Other Cardiovascular Issues
Review
Summary
Section 4: The Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
Cachexia and Anorexia
Interventions for Anorexia and Cachexia
Dehydration
Nausea and Vomiting
Interventions for Nausea and Vomiting
Constipation
Bowel Obstruction
Fecal Impaction
Diarrhea and Fecal Incontinence
Interventions for Diarrhea and Fecal Incontinence
Genitourinary Considerations
Review
Summary
Section 5: Dermatologic Considerations
Skin Care
Pressure Injury and Wounds
Symptom Control
Lymphedema
Review
Summary
Section 6: Psychosocial Considerations
Depression
Anxiety
Interventions for Anxiety
Delirium, Agitation, and Confusion
Review
Summary
Section 7: Pain, Weakness, and Fatigue
Treatment of Pain
The Language of Pain
Types of Pain
World Health Organization (WHO) Pain Ladder
Pharmacological Interventions for Pain
Opioids
Corticosteroids
Other Pain Medications
Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Pain
Weakness and Fatigue
Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 8: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Hospice, Palliative Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.