NURSING (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PALLIATIVE CARE NRS312 3 6 2+0 2.0 2.0


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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Discover individual perspectives about end-of-life issues.1 (3), 2 (3), 3 (4), 4 (4), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (5), 14 (2), 15 (2), 16 (5), 17 (5)
2 Apply palliative care principles to the assessment, planning and management of personalized care of the person and family requiring palliative care.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (5), 14 (5), 15 (4), 16 (5), 17 (5)
3 Discuss the basic principles of pain assessment and management at the end-of-life.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (5), 14 (5), 15 (4), 16 (4), 17 (5)
4 Identify cultural differences in end-of-life issues to adequately communicate and provide culturally competent care.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (5), 14 (5), 15 (4), 16 (5), 17 (5)
5 Discuss key ethical and legal concerns in end-of-life and palliative care.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (5), 14 (5), 15 (4), 16 (5), 17 (5)
6 Discover the challenging aspects of grief, loss, and bereavement of patients and families, as well as the loss experience of the health care professional.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (5), 14 (5), 15 (4), 16 (5), 17 (5)