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**This module no longer runs as a single module but can be undertaken as part of the Health and Social Practice programme. Find out more information on the Health and Social Practice programmes here.

Students can study the Health and Social Practice programme or modules within it by choosing modules to study or opt out of by following these step by step instructions after enrolment here.

We encourage you to contact Programme leads for discussion about your individualised award via this email nsapplicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk. FAQs can be found here. Details of how to build your award can be found via the FABBS drop down here.**

Designed for practitioners who care for patients at the end of life, this module will enable you to develop specialist knowledge of end of life care in both the cancer patient and patients suffering diseases other than cancer. This module will enable you to critically examine your practice when caring for this vulnerable group of patients and will consider the holistic needs of the patient and their carers. You will be encouraged to reflect and explore personal experiences arising from your own clinical practice in order to enhance your professional practice. 

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Course Information

Award Type 20 Credit, Level 6

Mode of Study
Part Time

Start Delivered as part of the Health and Social Practice Framework

Sector
Health and Social Care

Course Outline Entry Requirements Key Learning Outcomes Enquiries

This course would suit healthcare practitioners involved in the care of patients at the end of life.

Evidence of previous level 5 study.

Key topics will include:

  • End of life care for all
  • The policy perspective
  • Psychosocial perspectives
  • Legal and ethical dilemmas
  • Assisted Dying Debate
  • Physical management of end of life care
  • Supporting the carers
  • Sociology of death and dying
  • Multi-disciplinary perspectives
  • Patients’ stories

We encourage you to contact Programme leads for discussion about your individualised award via this email nsapplicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk


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