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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Supporting Families and Caregivers certification course is a part of the Palliative Care Always Specialisation that centres around health care practitioners, patients and caregivers. It is a self-paced course delivered over online mode. This certification course offered by Coursera consists of a total of 10 hours of video lessons.

The course guides the learner about the essence of palliative care, and how to go about providing emotional support and counselling to the individuals in the immediate care of the sufferers. After completion of the Supporting Families and Caregivers training course, the learner will have acquired the skills needed to facilitate counselling to the caretakers, families and children of the patient. They will acquire skills to screen and detect distress, recognise and interpret the patient-caregiver relationship, and facilitate communication.

The Highlights

Shareable Certificate
Online Course
Suitable for Beginners
9 Hours Long Course
Offered by Stanford University

Programme Offerings

video modules
Reading Material
Flexible Time Schedule
Coursera Labs
Hands-on Practical Learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The Supporting Families and Caregivers Certification Fees includes:

Course Duration	Fee
1 month (12 hours/week)	₹4,038
3 months (4 hours/week)	₹8,076
6 months (2 hours/week)	₹12,115

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Supporting Families and Caregivers

Getting the qualifying certificate for the Supporting Families and Caregivers Training Course will require the learner to obtain a passing grade on the assignments included in the course. The assignments include quizzes, peer-graded assignments, or programming assignments. Obtaining the qualifying certificate opens the doors for the learner to pursue a career in Supporting Families and Caregivers.

What you will learn

The Supporting Families and Caregivers Certification Syllabus includes a list of modules that provide methods to care for and support caregivers of the victims of serious illnesses, especially children of the patients, and soothe the distress faced by the same. After obtaining the Supporting Families and Caregivers certificate, you will have the skills to detect and assess caregiver burden and actively adapt to provide them with support, guidance and counsel.

Who it is for

PsychiatristCounsellorSocial WorkerFamily Social WorkerChild Psychologist

The course is suitable for individuals seeking a people-oriented job that caters to supporting and aiding the terminally ill and those closely associated with the former, especially children. The learner can pursue a career in the following:

Admission Details

To enrol for the Supporting Families and Caregivers Online Training by Coursera, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1. Sign up to the official website of Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/.

Step 2. From the official webpage of the course, navigate to the online form and fill up your primary details.

Step 3. Proceed to payment or submit a request for financial aid as per your financial capacity.

Step 4. Once your application is completed, you can access the course material.

Application Details

The application form for the Supporting Families and Caregivers Online course requires the learner to provide their primary information such as name, age, phone number, email address, and location. Additionally, income and employment information may be asked in case you proceed to seek financial aid or scholarship.

The Syllabus

Readings

First Steps
Course Faculty
Patient and Family Perspective

Practice Exercises

Pre-Course Assessment
Reflection on Supporting Families and Caregivers

Videos

Basics of Palliative Care
Communication Skills
Psychosocial Support
Goals of Care/Advance Care Planning
Symptom Management
Transitions in Care
A New Diagnosis
Visit with a Palliative Care Social Worker
Goals of Care Visit
Visit with Palliative Physician
Visit with Palliative APN
Emotions and Coping
Visit with a Survivorship Nurse Part 1
Visit with a Survivorship Nurse Part 2
Delivering News of Recurrence
Spiritual Care Visit
A Transition in Care
Hospice Visit

Readings

Key Concepts in Palliative Care
Key Concepts in Palliative Care
Meet Sarah Foster

Practice Exercise

Palliative Care Knowledge Check

Videos

Caring for Jesse
Message for Jesse
Children Touched by Illness
Tips and Strategies
Making the Most of Today and Planning Forward

Readings

Scenes with Sarah
Optional Case Study
A Message to Jesse
Introduction to Child and Family Guidance
Bereaved Children
References and Additional Reading
Module Resources

Practice Exercises

Optional Case Study Questions
Legacy Projects
Knowledge Check
Module 3 Assessment

Videos

Tim Talks to the Hospice Physician
The Caregiver Experience
Identifying Caregiver Burden
Supporting Caregivers

Readings

Scenes with Tim
Introduction to Supporting Caregivers
Caregiving and Depression
Cultural Influence on Caregiver Burden
References and Additional Reading
Module Resources

Practice Exercises

Supporting Tim
Knowledge Check
Module 4 Assessment

Reading

Claiming CE Credits from Stanford Medicine

Practice Exercises

Reflection Revisited
Final Exam

Instructors

Stanford Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Supporting Families and Caregivers online course?

The course consists of approximately 9 hours of video modules and reading material which the learner can access at their convenience and personalised pace.

2: What is the mode of this course?

The course is entirely in online mode. The lessons can be accessed by the learner at their own pace.

3: Are there any financial aid or scholarships available for the Supporting Families and Caregivers online certification?

Yes, financial aid is available for those who cannot afford to pay the fee. Those interested to pursue the course but unable to pay can seek the same upon filling up the application form.

4: How long will I have access to the study material for the course?

Upon paying, you will have unlimited access to the video modules and reading material, along with assignments and tests.

5: What skills will I gain after the completion of Supporting Families and Caregivers online training?

Post completion of Supporting Families and Caregivers Certification by Coursera, you will have a skillful and professional understanding of palliative care, caregiver support, psychosocial support and child guidance.