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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore is a 5-week online course offered by the University of Colorado, tutored by Nancy Robertson, Regina Fink, Amos Bailey, Maurice Scott, and Kelly Arora. The Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore certification is a part of the Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore Specialization course by Coursera. The course not only identifies common physical symptom problems but also answers to how and why these symptoms occur and treats them in an effective manner.

The Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore classes will highlight symptoms and discomfort that affect a person with chronic illness. It deals with daily-life issues faced by a person with long-term illness, such as loss of appetite, tiredness, shortness of breath, weight loss, weakness, nausea/vomiting, constipation, and cognitive disorders like confused thinking, disordered speech, memory loss, and uncontrollable emotions. Moreover, it puts more emphasis on communication and easing mental stress.

The Highlights

100% Online course
Beginner level
Subtitled in Multiple languages
Certificate upon completion
5 weeks online course

Programme Offerings

Hands-on learning projects
Self-paced learning
Assignments and quizzes with feedback
Discussion platform
Video lectures and Reading materials

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore Certification Fee Structure:

Particulars	Fee Structure
1 Month course fee	₹4,038
3 Months course fee	₹8,076
6 Months course fee	₹12,115

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Once you complete the Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore Certification by Coursera, you will earn a certificate, which you can post to your LinkedIn profile, add to your resume, or include in your CV.

What you will learn

The Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore certification syllabus discusses problems of a patient arising due to physical pain. The course provides a variety of methods and solutions to lessen physical pain with both medicated and non-medicated approaches. Learners learn about the root causes and treatment of common discomfort of people with serious illnesses.

Who it is for

DoctorNurseHealth OfficerHealthcare Administrator

The Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore training trains nurses, caregivers, health professionals, family members, and therapists who deal with patients with chronic illnesses. It improves skills and knowledge in a palliative care setting.

Admission Details

To take the Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore certification course, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official URL- https://www.coursera.org/learn/easing-physical-symptoms

Step 2: Create an account on the Coursera website

Step 3: Click on “Enrol for free”

Step 4: Select your suitable plan

The Syllabus

Videos

An Overview of Non-Pain Symptoms
Routine Symptom Assessment
Challenges in Symptom Screening and Assessment
Anorexia and Cachexia
Anorexia Uncovered
Anorexia and Cachexia: Chronic Illness and Dementia
Addressing Concerns About Anorexia
Screening for Anorexia and Weight Loss
What to do? Helping People Eat More
What Else Could Be The Problem?
A Pill That Makes You Eat and Gain Weight

Readings

About Us: Palliative Care Specialization Team at CU Anschutz
Easing Physical Symptoms Information
Routine Symptom Assessment
Anorexia and Cachexia
Anorexia and Cachexia: Chronic Illness and Dementia
Screening for Anorexia and Weight Loss
What to do? Helping People Eat More
What Else Could Be The Problem?
A Pill That Makes You Eat and Gain Weight?

Practice Exercise

Introduction to Common Symptoms and Anorexia Assessment

Videos

Dyspnea: You Take My Breath Away
How It Feels Like To Be Short of Breath?
Managing Dyspnea
Living With Shortness of Breath
A Conversation Between Martha, Elizabeth, and Rhonda

Readings

Dyspnea: You Take My Breath Away
Managing Dyspnea
Living With Shortness of Breath
Martha Sturdivant Case Story and Case Study: Background

Practice Exercise

Dyspnea Assessment

Videos

Introduction To Fatigue, Weakness, and Asthenia
We All Need To Speak The Same Language About Fatigue
Why Am I So Fatigued?
Polypharmacy
Low Energy
How Bad Is Your Fatigue?
What Can We Do?
Medications For Fatigue

Readings

We All Need To Speak The Same Language About Fatigue
Why Am I So Fatigued?
Polypharmacy
Low Energy
How Bad Is Your Fatigue?
What Can We Do?
Medications for Fatigue

Practice Exercise

Weakness and Fatigue Assessment

Videos

Introduction to Cognitive Impairment
Types of Cognitive Impairment
Normal Aging
Delirium
Near Death Awareness
Caregiver Burden
Final Take Away About Confusion

Readings

Types of Cognitive Impairment
Delirium
Near Death Awareness
Caregiver Burden

Practice Exercise

Types of Cognitive Impairment
Confusion Assessment

Videos

Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation - Part 1
Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation - Part 2
What Makes People Vomit?
Treatments for Nausea and Vomiting
Constipation

Readings

Nausea and Vomiting
Constipation

Practice Exercise

Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation Assessment

Instructors

CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is Hospice care?

Hospice care is for people who are in the final stages of an incurable illness. Hospice care professionals treat a person’s symptoms to improve their quality of life.

2: What is the total duration of the Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore online course?

The duration of the course is around 5 weeks, which includes 14 hours of online learning.

3: Who are the tutors?

Regina Fink, Maurice Scott, Kelly Arora, Amos Bailey and Nancy Robertson from the University of Colorado teach this online course.

4: Is Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore certification course a part of any specialisation?

Yes, the course is the third course of the Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore Specialization course.

5: Is there any scholarship provided for the Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore course?

Yes, the course provides scholarships to learners in need. Complete all the details in the financial aid section, and it will register your application.