Palliative Medication Proficiency: Mastering Syringe Drivers and Opioid Administration in Home Settings

Content

This online program provides includes the following five modules:

• Module 1: Planning for end-of-life care in the home setting
• Module 2: Identifying the terminal phase of life
• Module 3: Initiating subcutaneous medications
• Module 4: Practical information for starting a subcutaneous infusion device (syringe driver)
• Module 5: Steps to take after death occurs at home.

Depth

Beginner to intermediate

Target audience

Primarily for GPs, palliative care nurse practitioners and other health and aged care professionals with an interest in palliative care in regional and remote South Australia

Time to complete

2 hours to complete all modules; modules vary in duration from 5 to 40 minutes

Authors

Country SA PHN

Comments

The modules focus on care of palliative patients in their own home setting which also includes residential aged care facilities.

Case studies presenting common clinical scenarios and challenges that can arise when providing end-of-life care in a person’s home environment are included.

Registration required

Yes

Payment required

No

Student support

No

Certificate

Yes

Country of origin

Australia

Web Address

https://gpex.com.au/course/palliative-medication-proficiency/