Advanced Concepts in Easing Suffering and Promoting Healing for Pediatric Patients
Overview
The progressive illness or impending death of an infant, child, teen, or young adult can cause profound grief in the patient as well as the family. This course focuses on some of the most difficult emotional and spiritual aspects of caring for young patients at the end of life, including transference and countertransference, trauma-informed care, types of grief, caring for diverse families, and empowering patients and families in end-of-life decision making.
What You'll Learn
- Employ self-evaluation and self-awareness about the effects of personal loss to ensure appropriate and effective support to those who are suffering
- Explore ways to reconcile differences of opinion within families and the impact on grief
- Complete a family assessment to determine whether family members have unique needs that require additional support
- Identify and apply strategies to support patient and family empowerment
What You'll Earn
4.5 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider #CEP11422, and the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE-3405
Who Should Enroll
All members of the interdisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, chaplains, child life specialists, and others
Completion and Refunds
To complete this course and obtain a certificate, you must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. No refunds are given for self-paced courses. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.
