AU1S003 - Aspects of Palliative and End of Life Care 01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2022 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU1S003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aspects of Palliative and End of Life Care | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Care Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Practice and Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Maria Parry | ||
| Module Team: | Clare Churcher | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jan 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Dec 2022 |
Module Aims
The module aims to allow individuals involved in caring for people receiving palliative care to develop a greater understanding of the principles of palliative and end of life care. The module aims also to explore the importance of effective communication within the context of a therapeutic carer/ patient relationship.
Content Summary
The module will include an understanding and clarification of what is commonly used terminology such as palliation, terminal phase and end of life. Also to understand the basic principles of symptom control to include pain, nausea and vomiting, nutrition, oral care, fatigue, Gastrointestinal symptoms, shortness of breath and agitation/distress. The themes of diagnosing dying and the supportive role of the carer in relation to culture, relation and spiritual needs. The impact of grief, loss and bereavement will be explored while including own experiences and awareness to underpin discussion/reflection.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To display knowledge of palliative and end of life principles in order for effective assessment and delivery of patient care to be given. |
| LO2 | Be able to recognise changing needs of a patient/client during the palliative and terminal phase of their illness. |
| LO3 | To understand the importance of effective communication skills within the patient and family journey from diagnosis through to bereavement. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 3 | Reflective 3: Communication | 0 | 1000 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 2 | Reflective 2: Grief and loss | 0 | 1000 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | Reflective 1: Symptom management | 0 | 1000 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 4 | Reflective 4: Professional issues | 0 | 1000 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 3 | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |