Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PPCH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the team-based approach for pediatric palliative care in the home.
Explain the role of the nurse in home-based pediatric palliative care.
Identify common nursing interventions for providing pediatric palliative care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Pediatric Palliative Care Team Approach
What is Palliative Care?
Children Benefit from Palliative Care
The Philosophy of Palliative Care
PPC Models
A Team-Based Approach
Review
Summary
Section 3: Professional Nurses’ Role in Pediatric Palliative Care
The Role of Nursing in Pediatric Palliative Care
Code of Ethics
Guiding Principles
Review
Summary
Section 4: Nursing Interventions
Managing Symptoms
Respiratory Symptoms
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Neurological Symptoms
Addressing Pain
Pain Scales
Pharmacological Management of Pain
Communication
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
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: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.