Palliative Care Module

INC Module

This module develops in-depth knowledge, competencies, and a positive attitude among nursing students for providing quality palliative care to people with chronic illnesses and related health problems in different settings and in collaboration with supportive services.

Duration20 hours — 15 hours theory + 5 hours practical

Who should attendB.Sc. Nursing students (IV Semester) undertaking Adult Health Nursing II.

Learning Focus

Core areas participants will explore through the course learning experience.

Understand palliative care and identify when it is needed

Use effective communication techniques

Manage pain and other symptoms

Provide comfort-focused nursing care

Support patients and families through home and terminal care

Apply ethical and legal principles

Course information

Everything you need to plan your learning.

Eligibility criteria

Students enrolled in the INC B.Sc. Nursing Programme; integrated into Adult Health Nursing II.

Certification details

Certificate awarded by Sandra Shroff Advanced Simulation & Skill Centre.

Assessment method

Objective/short-answer/situation test, assignments, and OSCE.

Batch size

Maximum 60 participants per batch.

Training Methodology

Lectures
Demonstration
Hands-on practice
Scenario-based learning
Reflective feedback

Skills Covered

Holistic symptom assessment
Pain assessment and WHO pain-ladder use
Oral morphine calculation and side-effect management
Communication and breaking bad news
Wound, colostomy, tracheostomy, NG tube, oral, and bladder care
Subcutaneous injection
Terminal care and caregiver support

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