Principles of Palliative Care unit (CAD203)

Introduction

This unit provides an overview of contemporary palliative care principles. You will learn about the underpinnings of palliative care practices, with a particular focus on such practices for people with dementia and the people close to them. A core consideration of dementia is its progressive, life-limiting nature. Dementia is an incurable, neurodegenerative condition, with multiple symptoms arising across its trajectory. A palliative approach for the care of those living with dementia is therefore appropriate.

Summary

Unit name	Principles of Palliative Care
Unit code	CAD203
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Melissa Abela
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss contemporary palliative care practices appropriate for Australians living with different types of dementia, their families and carers.
• Explain the life-limiting nature of dementia and the benefits offered by a palliative approach to dementia across the trajectory of the condition.
• Describe common symptoms of dementia, including but not limited to advanced dementia and appropriate end-of-life care responses for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
• Reflect on and apply evidence-based contemporary palliative care practices to support the holistic needs of people living with dementia, their families and carers

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CAD104

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Quizzes (10%)|Written Short Answer Responses (20%)|Reflection (30%)|Case Study (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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