Program of experience in the palliative approach (PEPA) - Supervised clinical placements

• Institution:

  Department of Health and Ageing

• Type:

  Short courses

• Reach:

  National

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

Target audience: Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal liaison officers and Indigenous community workers

Course summary: This course provides participants with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the palliative approach, by undertaking a supervised clinical attachment with a specialist palliative care service and engaging in networks of support. Course learning objectives include:

• discuss the meaning of a palliative approach
• develop supportive networks with specialist palliative care providers and other relevant services
• recognise common symptoms of advanced disease and chronic illness and how the symptoms are treated
• contribute to the assessment process used in palliative care
• understand your role as a Health Worker in palliative care
• apply effective communication to support individuals and families
• understand people's response to loss, grief and bereavement.

Fee payable: Free (for eligible participants)

Delivery mode: On site

Financial support for Indigenous students: Yes, financial support is available to assist applicants to undertake this program, including contribution to the applicant's employer to assist with temporary staffing costs during the study period and travel (for rural and remote applicants)

Contacts

Ms Natasha Myers
PEPA National Coordinator
Ph: (07) 3138 6121
Email: natasha.myers@qut.edu.au
Email: pepa@qut.edu.au

Cindy Paardekooper
PEPA NT Project Manager
PEPA Project - Territory Palliative Care
Department of Health and Families - Northern Territory Government
Royal Darwin Hospital Campus
Rocklands Drive
TIWI NT 0811
PO Box 41326
Casuarina NT 0811
Ph: (08) 8922 7679
Fax: (08) 8922 6775
Mobile: 0427 716 125
Email: cindy.paardekooper@nt.gov.au

Links

• View information: PEPA for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
• View information: Program of experience in the palliative approach (PEPA)
• View information: PEPA learning guide (PDF - 7.8 MB)
• View website: Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA)