Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) - Supervised Clinical Placements

• Institution:

  Department of Health

• 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

For further information about supervised clinical placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, contact the PEPA Manager and/or PEPA Aboriginal Project Officer/Consultant in each state or territory.

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Links

• View information: PEPA for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professionals
• View information: PEPA learning guide
• View contact details: PEPA Managers and Aboriginal Project Officers/Consultants in each state and territory
• View website: Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA)

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