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Last verified: 2026-08-03
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On completion of the module, the learners should be able:
- To understand the holistic assessment and management of symptoms which patients suffering from advanced cancer and end-stage organ diseases experienced, taking into account the physical, physiological, social and spiritual dimensions of care
- To understand the multi-modal approach in the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management for symptoms relief in patients suffering from advanced life-limiting diseases
- To understand the multi-modal assessment, management and clinical therapeutics of complex cancer pain management
- To recognize conditions presenting as palliative emergencies and understand the management strategies
- To appraise critically palliative care literature in research, ethics and appreciate the impact of evidence-based practice, systems-based policies and practice guidelines which shaped clinical practice
- To develop self-evaluation and critical reflective skills and to incorporate the knowledge into your own professional practice
- To formulate a plan in the management of patients suffering with life-limiting diseases, incorporating suggestions fro
What You'll Learn
This module provides a deeper understanding of the core principles and practice of palliative care. It deepens the learner's knowledge on key concepts relating to serious life-limiting diseases in both cancer conditions and non-cancer (end stage organ) diseases.
It aims to further build on the learner's core concepts and knowledge to understand the symptom burden faced by patients suffering from life-limiting diseases and its' management strategies. It also provides deeper insight into palliative care emergencies as well as the multi-modal approach and clinical therapeutics involved in complex cancer pain management.
This course aims to bring healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds to learn together in an inter-professional and multi-disciplinary environment.
Topics covered:
- Symptoms in Advanced Cancer and End Stage Organ Disease (ESOD) II
- Symptoms In Advanced Cancer II
- Clinical Therapeutics for Cancer Pain II
- Palliative Emergencies II
Minimum Entry Requirement
Diploma qualification or professional registration with the respective professional bodies.