Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PEDPCH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall what pediatric palliative care is and how it uses a team-based approach.
Apply the code of ethics and guiding principles relevant to the professional nurse's role in home-based pediatric palliative care.
Identify at least five common nursing interventions for providing pediatric palliative care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
Pediatric Palliative Care
Standards of Pediatric Palliative Care
A Team-Based Approach
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Professional Nurses’ Role in Pediatric Palliative Care
The Role of Nursing in Pediatric Palliative Care
Managing Symptoms
Addressing Pain
Communication
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 19 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Home Care, Home Health Agencies, Hospice.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.