Basic Course in Palliative Care for Care Assistants

Basic Course in Palliative Care for Care Assistants

The course organised by Hospice Malta is an introduction to Palliative Care designed for Care Assistants working in the community, Hospitals and Care Homes.

Date: Monday 8th May 2023
Time: 8:00am – 1:15pm
Venue: Hospice Malta, 39, Good Shepherd Avenue, Balzan
Contact: 21440085 / education@hospicemalta.org

Deadline for registration: 2nd May 2023

Attendance against a donation of €30 per person.

Refreshments will be served. A mask needs to be worn for the duration of the course. A certificate of attendance will be sent via email.

Time Lecture
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 09:00
Introduction to Palliative Care & Hospice Services
09:00 – 09:30
Psychosocial Care & Communication
09:30 – 10:30
Bereavement & Loss
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30
Symptom Control & Patient Profile
11:30 – 11:45
Caring for the formal carer
11:45 – 13:15
Reflective practice / Discussion
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