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Course: |
NUA 181
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Title: | Hospice Care Internship |
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Long Title: | Hospice Care Internship |
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Course Description: | Prepares the hospice health care professional to provide care for serious or terminally ill patients and their families in the hospice and/or palliative care setting. |
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Min Credit: | 0 |
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Max Credit: | 12 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 10/17/14 JLG |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Identify aspects of hospice care that are unique to the patient’s place of residence.
2. Identify key factors in developing rapport and a relationship with the patient and the caregivers or family; including culture,
family structure, and home environment.
3. Identify behaviors that exemplify adherence to professional boundaries for a hospice professional while working with a patient.
4. Identify observed communication skills or techniques that are useful when working with dying patients and their caregivers/families.
5. Discuss emotional and spiritual support for patients and families in hospice and palliative care.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to the field of hospice and palliative care, including a variety of hospice settings.
II. Exposure to end-of-life care for patient and family.
III. Relationship building and boundaries in hospice care.
IV. Cultural competency for hospice professionals.
V. Communication techniques for working with patients and families.
VI. Emotional and spiritual support in hospice and palliative care.
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