Empowering Caregivers in Palliative Care

Course Description

This course is your gateway to understanding the realm of palliative care within the community. We encourage families to play an active role in caring for their Next-of-Kin at home, preserving their dignity and honouring their preferences. Advance care planning empowers clients to face their final journey with grace, while many opt to have their homes as the backdrop to their peaceful transition. Palliative care is now readily accessible in residential settings, with a dedicated team of professionals available to serve the community. This program enriches your caregiving skills by seamlessly blending them with a psychosocial approach, allowing you to reflect and

provide personalized, dignified care.

Course Objectives

• Mastering symptom management for enhanced comfort.

• Gaining a deep understanding of advance care planning.

• Cultivating effective communication with those nearing the end of life.

• Providing compassionate care to individuals in their final stages.

• Offering essential support to family members.

• Competency assessment to validate your newfound skills.

Course Duration & Fees

Fees : S$400 per person
Total Training Hours: 16 hours
Session Length: 4 hours per session
Course Duration: 4 weeks (1 session per week)
Flexible scheduling to ensure minimal disruption to your household routine.

Venue: 135 Middle Road, #04-14, Bylands Building, Singapore 188975

Certification Awarded

Certificate Awarded: A Certificate of Achievement will be presented upon successful completion of this module.

Who Should Attend

Foreign Domestic Workers

Next-of-Kin of Care Recipients

Why You Should Attend

This course is essential for caregivers and family members, offering valuable insights and skills to care for clients and loved ones during their end-of-life journey. We've all experienced the loss of a loved one, and this course equips caregivers with vital skills to navigate this crucial stage of life. Learn how to communicate sensitively with clients and their families, understand the intricacies of advance care planning, and help clients achieve their goals and make important decisions. Access resources for spiritual care and grief support to enhance the psychosocial well-being of clients and families.

The training is conducted through three formats:
- E-Learning for flexible, self-paced learning.
- Face-to-Face sessions for direct interaction with the trainer.
- Practical skills practice to apply what you've learned and assess your competencies.