Foundations and Physical Aspects of Palliative Care across the Lifespan

3 credits · School of Nursing

The course promotes assisting patients and families with life-limiting illnesses across the lifespan to maintain the best possible quality of life through reviewing the physical aspects of palliative care (symptom) management and developing care goals for the patient nearing the end of life. The structure, process, principles and philosophy of palliative care provide the course framework. Interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized in the delivery of care. Prerequisite: Nursing 596 or permission of instructor