The Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care 2-Day Workshop

The Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care 2-Day Workshop

This participatory workshop provides opportunity for any health professional to engage in exploring the importance of spirituality

By Palliative and Supportive Care Education

Date and time

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 9:00 AM - Thu, 2 Sep 2021 3:00 PM AWST

Location

Cancer Council WA

Seminar Room 15 Bedbrook Place Shenton Park, WA 6008 Australia

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About this event

The Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care

2-Day Workshop

Dates and Times:

Day 1 Wednesday 1 September 2021, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm

Day 2 Thursday 2 September 2021, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Cancer Council WA, 15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park

Cost: $95

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Designed for

Doctors, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Chaplains, Allied Health Professionals, Assistants in Nursing, Patient Care Assistants

Overview

The spiritual dimension of palliative care is recognised as fundamental element of healthcare assessments alongside physical, psychological, cultural and social needs. (National Palliative Care Standards 2018)

This participatory workshop provides opportunity for any health professional to engage in exploring the importance of spirituality in self and in others, and how to hold discussions to assess the spiritual needs and values of all persons receiving palliative care.

Learning outcomes

  • Develop a deeper understanding of spirituality in the context of health, palliative and patient-centred care
  • Develop confidence in engaging in spiritual conversations with patients, families and carers
  • Explore the meaning of spirituality for self and others
  • Explore and describe different belief systems and major religions of the world
  • Recognise the importance of spirituality for all persons receiving palliative care

Presented by

Jo Whitley, BSci(Biomed), DipTheol, GradDipCounselling, GradCertPallCare

Voluntary Assisted Dying Program Manager, East Metropolitan Health Services.

Dr. Jonathan Ramachenderan, FRACGP Dip Derm GAICD ClinDipPallMed

Palliative Care Senior Medical Officer & GP Anaesthetist

Presenters are mentored by:

Dr Douglas Bridge, BMedSc (Hons), MBBS, FRACP, FRCP, FAChPM, DTM&H

Emeritus Consultant, Royal Perth Hospital

Clinical Professor, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia

Past President, Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Organised by

Palliative and Supportive Care Education

Palliative care education for health professionals, health care workers and palliative care volunteers across WA.

Our events are aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of palliative care for health professionals caring for any person with a life-limiting illness in all settings.

The education programs are facilitated by project officers in collaboration with expert palliative care clinical providers and health professionals. Tailored education to meet specific requirements is available as we continue to improve and develop our programs to meet the growing demand for palliative and supportive care education.

PaSCE is supported by Cancer Council of WA and the WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network, WA Department of Health.

Our events are PRIVATELY LISTED, to view what is coming up visit our Health Professionals Calendar

https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/articles/calendar/calendar-health-professional-training-seminars-and/

To be added our MAILING LIST please email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au.

 

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