Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles and Science of Palliative Care Nursing (part of Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care))-ADPC1
Training Provider: Nanyang Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2024051691
S$6,593
About This Course
The Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Palliative Care) course will offer the following modules:
(1) Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Palliative Care (60 hours)
(2) Health Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making (45 hours)
(3) Principles and Practice of Palliative Care Nursing (60 hours)
(4) Psychosocial Perspectives and Communication (60 hours)
Total training hours: 225
What You'll Learn
At the completion of the PDC, learners will be able to:
(1) Explain the disease process of clients with palliative care conditions in relation to general and systemic pathological concepts;
(2) Explain clinical responses in the usage/management of drugs commonly used in the treatment of palliative care settings with reference to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics concepts;
(3) Perform physical assessment for appropriate clinical decisions and interventions using a systematic, comprehensive and focused approach;
(4) Develop specific care plans for clients with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses with reference to palliative care principles and concepts; and
(5) Explain psychological and psychosocial issues of client, their families and caregivers with reference to appropriate concepts and principle of palliative care.
(1) Explain the disease process of clients with palliative care conditions in relation to general and systemic pathological concepts;
(2) Explain clinical responses in the usage/management of drugs commonly used in the treatment of palliative care settings with reference to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics concepts;
(3) Perform physical assessment for appropriate clinical decisions and interventions using a systematic, comprehensive and focused approach;
(4) Develop specific care plans for clients with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses with reference to palliative care principles and concepts; and
(5) Explain psychological and psychosocial issues of client, their families and caregivers with reference to appropriate concepts and principle of palliative care.
Entry Requirements
• Diploma in Nursing from a local Polytechnic or an equivalent qualification;
• Singapore Nursing Board registration;
• 2 years post registration experience with a minimum of 1 year in the discipline of study.
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