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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care is a 5-week online course designed by Regina Fink, Maurice Scott, Kelly Arora, Amos Bailey and Nancy Robertson in partnership with the University of Colorado. The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care certification by Coursera deals with people suffering from long-term illnesses and teaches how to provide comfort with compassion, social interaction, and conversations.

The online module course will discuss topics related to chronic illnesses and how it affects the mental health of patients and their families. It will guide family members or caregivers on how to care, ease pain and anxiety, provide comfort, and communicate better. The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care training take a unique approach by including common social, spiritual and psychological concerns and providing deep insights to help people with long-term illnesses, cope with challenges such as Financial Resources, Relationships, Intimacy and affected sense of control.

The Highlights

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

Programme Offerings

Hands-on learning projects
Self-paced learning
Graded assignments and quizzes with feedback
discussion forum
Video lectures and Reading materials

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care 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

Upon successful completion of The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care Certification by Coursera, Learners will earn a certificate, which they can post to their LinkedIn profile, add to their resume, or include in their CV.

What you will learn

The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care certification syllabus talks about patients with long-term illnesses and teaches them how to cope with grief and stress. It includes care and support to patients facing mental, financial and personal issues. The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care classes teach families how to communicate, interact, and provide support to patients. It gives lessons on common social, spiritual and psychological concerns.

Who it is for

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The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care classes contain lectures for caregivers, health professionals, non-professional caregivers (family members), and therapists who are dealing with patients with long-term illnesses. It involves methods to interact, learning to cope with challenges, and self-care for patients.

Admission Details

To join the Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care certification course, follow the steps given below

Step 1: Visit the official URL- https://www.coursera.org/learn/psychosocial-spiritual-aspects-palliative-care

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

What Do We Mean By Psycho-Social-Spiritual Concerns?
What Are Common Psychological Concerns?
What Are Common Social Concerns?
What Are Common Spiritual Concerns?
Feeling Out of Control
Who Can I Count On When I'm Sick?
Sexuality
Body Image
Financial Stress
Income
Health Insurance

Readings

About Us: Palliative Care Specialization Team at CU Anschutz
Easing Psycho-Social-Spiritual Concerns Information
A View On Common Concerns
Easing Relational Stress
Sexuality and Body Image

Practice Exercise

Introduction to Common Concerns Assessment

Videos

How Sad it Too Sad?
Losses with Serious Illness
Grief: Waves of Sadness
Caregivers Also Grieve
Easing Caregiver Burden
Life Has Lost Its Meaning
How To Tell If Someone is Depressed?
Depression or Demoralization?
Desire For Hastened Death

Readings

Grief: Waves of Sadness
Easing Caregiver Burden
Life Has Lost Its Meaning
Depression or Demoralization?
Desire For Hastened Death

Practice Exercise

How Sad is Too Sad Assessment

Videos

Anxiety and Coping With Serious Illness
Anxiety & Serious Illness: What's Normal?
Death Anxiety
How You Can Help Ease Anxiety
Ways People Cope with Serious Illness?
Spirituality and Coping with Serious Illness
Helping People Cope with Serious Illness
Provide Support and Care in the Last Days of Life
Comfort Care Plans
Care of the Body

Readings

Read this before the next lecture
What's Normal?
Death Anxiety
How You Can Help Ease Anxiety
Helping People Cope with Serious Illness
Provide Support and Care in the Last Days of Life
Comfort Care Plans

Practice Exercise

Anxiety and Coping Assessment

Videos

Easing Spiritual Distress
Spiritual or Religious?
Respectful Spiritual Conversations
Core Values Defined
Tips for SNAP
Why is Meaning Making Important?
Ways to Understand Serious Illness: Moral and Biomedical
Ways to Understand Serious Illness: Social and Energy Body
Spiritual Distress or Spiritual Crisis?
What are Miracles?
Keeping Hope Alive

Readings

Watch this video before the lecture
Core Values and Tips for SNAP (Optional)
Ways to Understand Serious Illness
Spiritual Distress or Spiritual Crisis?
Keeping Hope Alive

Practice Exercise

Ways To Understand Illness
Easing Spiritual Distress Assessment

Videos

Everything You Want To Know About ACP
What is an Advance Directive (AD)?
Advocating For The Seriously Ill Person
Medical Durable Power Of Attorney (MDPOA)
What If We Didn't Talk About It?
What Should I Say?
Goals of Care
PERSON
You Mean I Get To Decide?
Family Conference - Part 1
Family Conference - Part 2
A Conversation Between Martha, Julie, and Harri - Part 1
A Conversation Between Martha, Julie, and Harri - Part 2

Readings

Everything You Want To Know About ACP
Start Preparing Your AD
What If We Didn't Talk About It?
What Should I Say?
Goals of Care
PERSON
You Mean I Get To Decide?
Martha Sturdivant Case Story and Case Study: Background

Practice Exercise

Advocating Advance Care Planning, Shared Decision Making, Goals of Care, and Family Meetings Assessment

Instructors

CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is specialised medical care that improves the quality of life of patients who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illnesses, whether physical, psychological, or social.

2: What is the total duration of the Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care online course?

The duration of the course lasts 5 weeks, including 15 hours of beginner-level online learning.

3: Are there any subtitles for Non-English speakers in this course?

The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care training cover French, Portuguese (European), Russian, and Spanish subtitles.

4: How can I get the certificate for this course?

The Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care certification is provided after purchasing the course. By scoring passing grades on the graded assignments, learners earn a certificate.

5: Is there any scholarship provided for this course?

Yes, the Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care course provides financial aid. By clicking on the financial aid after enrollment, filling in all the details will register your application.