Program Objective:

PEPA is funded by the Department of Health and is aimed at preparing Australia's health workforce to deliver quality, holistic, person-centred and culturally responsive care to people with a life-limiting illness.

Aim of workshop:

Develop an understanding of how to recognise when a patient is approaching end of life and identify what their needs are.

Target Audience:

Advanced Practice clinicians working in GRACE and HITH

Topics Include:

• Palliative Approach to Care: what is it and how does it work in ACT
• Needs Rounds: identifying a palliative patient, establishing goals of care, navigating difficult conversation
• Pharmacological Considerations at End Of Life: DE-prescribing, anticipatory prescribing and syringe drivers
• Palliative Emergencies: pain crisis, delirium, bowel obstructions and seizures, spinal cord compression
• Self Care

Further information:

• Confirmation email will be sent to you by Eventbrite
• Interactive learning
• Morning tea & lunch provided

Contact

Rachel Bilton-Simek

ACT PEPA Manager ( Acting)

Clare Holland House Specialist Palliative Care Services

02 - 6264 7330

rachel.simek@calvary-act.com.au