Skills (competences): Demonstrate self-reflection, interprofessional working and holistic assessment in caring for the dying patient or client Prepare a poster presentation to inform colleagues regarding aspects of care Syllabus: Death and dying in contemporary society Evidence-based practice Communication Holistic assessment and symptom management Carer support Transitions in care Psychosocial care Emotional resilience Care during the last days of life Legal and ethical issues Teaching and Learning Strategies: The module will be delivered over a 12 week period the following proposed teaching methods: 28 hours of lectures will provide students with the theory related to the outcomes of the module. The lectures will be facilitated by both local and visiting practitioners. An electronic learning package will take approximately 10 to complete part one will enable students to reflect on their own experiences of caring for people at the end of their lives. Part two will enable the student to consider the legal and ethical issues that impact on the patient/service users. 8 of seminars will provide the opportunity to have facilitated reflection on the knowledge and emotions created by completing the electronic learning package. 5.5 hours of tutorials will be used for students to discuss specific issues that have occurred during practice. 148 hours of independent learning will enable students to deepen their knowledge of the module content as well as prepare for their assessed work. Assessment Criteria:
Skills (competences): Demonstrate self-reflection, interprofessional working and holistic assessment in caring for the dying patient or client Prepare a poster presentation to inform colleagues regarding aspects of care Syllabus: Death and dying in contemporary society Evidence-based practice Communication Holistic assessment and symptom management Carer support Transitions in care Psychosocial care Emotional resilience Care during the last days of life Legal and ethical issues Teaching and Learning Strategies: The module will be delivered over a 12 week period the following proposed teaching methods: 28 hours of lectures will provide students with the theory related to the outcomes of the module. The lectures will be facilitated by both local and visiting practitioners. An electronic learning package will take approximately 10 to complete part one will enable students to reflect on their own experiences of caring for people at the end of their lives. Part two will enable the student to consider the legal and ethical issues that impact on the patient/service users. 8 of seminars will provide the opportunity to have facilitated reflection on the knowledge and emotions created by completing the electronic learning package. 5.5 hours of tutorials will be used for students to discuss specific issues that have occurred during practice. 148 hours of independent learning will enable students to deepen their knowledge of the module content as well as prepare for their assessed work. Assessment Criteria: