Course Title: Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

Course Title: Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

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Course Contact: Carylin Lenehan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837

Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required in providing palliative care to clients with life-limiting illness and their family

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	HLTEN511A Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care
Elements:	1. Recognise the special needs of clients requiring a palliative approach to care 2. Contribute to the care plan for the client at end-of-life 3. Implement nursing interventions for clients with life-limiting illness 4. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of planned interventions 5. Provide support and services to client and family at end-of-life and after death

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students should be able to:
• Describe the skills and knowledge required in providing palliative care to clients with life-limiting illness and their family
• Contribute to care planning and implement interventions for those with life limiting illness
 

Overview of Assessment

Delivery: Nominal Hours 50
• Classroom – 10 hours
• Clinical with logbook assessment – 40 hours