Foundation Certificate In Palliative Care
Offered By: NPTEL via Swayam
Course Description
Overview
          
ABOUT THE COURSE :This course aims to build strong foundation of those who wish to provide holistic Palliative Care to the patients in early as well as advance course of disease so as to improve their quality of life. INTENDED AUDIENCE:VOLUNTEERS, HOUSEWIVES, NURSES, PARA MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AYUSH AND ALLOPATHIC DOCTORS, STUDENTS (Medical/ Nursing/ Para Medical/ Post Graduate/ Graduate/ College)PREREQUISITES :SSC 10th StdINDUSTRY SUPPORT:HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES / PRIVATE CLINICS / NGOS / HOME CARE SERVICES/ HEALTHCARE (INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRIES, SERVICES)
        
Syllabus
MODULE 1: WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?
MODULE 2: PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
MODULE 3: COMMUNICATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN PALLIATIVE CARE
MODULE 4: COMMUNITY BASED PALLIATIVE CARE
TOTAL 4 MODULES - 12 WEEKLY SESSIONS
TOTAL 4 MODULES - 12 WEEKLY SESSIONS
Taught by
Prof. Geetha joshi, Prof. Piyush Gupta
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