Palliative Care Always Capstone Course
Master palliative care: hands-on projects in patient care, wellness & virtual communication. Ideal for healthcare pros wanting to enhance skills.
Master palliative care: hands-on projects in patient care, wellness & virtual communication. Ideal for healthcare pros wanting to enhance skills.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Palliative Care Always Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Explain palliative care principles to diverse audiences
Develop comprehensive self-care and wellness plans
Implement effective coping mechanisms for patients and families
Demonstrate empathy in virtual healthcare settings
Create psychosocial support strategies
Design community awareness programs for palliative care
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
7.2 Hours PreRecorded video
1 quiz
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive capstone course focuses on practical applications of palliative care principles through creative projects and hands-on exercises. Students develop skills in community advocacy, self-care promotion, virtual communication, and psychosocial support. The course emphasizes real-world application through peer-reviewed assignments and interactive discussions, allowing learners to demonstrate their mastery of palliative care concepts while addressing modern healthcare challenges like virtual patient communication.
Course Introduction and Overview
Module 1 · 17 Minutes to complete
Advocating for Palliative Care
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Promoting Self-Care and Wellness
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Communication Skills
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Psychosocial Support for the Patient and Family
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Final Thoughts
Module 6 · 5 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Advocate for Science Communication and Palliative Care Education
Jan DeNofrio, PhD, earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Eckerd University before completing her graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her postdoctoral research in the Department of Genetics at Stanford University. Since 2014, Dr. DeNofrio has been dedicated to creating scientific and medical online content for Stanford. In addition, she teaches palliative care to medical students, staff, and healthcare providers at Stanford and various other universities.
Pioneering the Integration of Oncology and Palliative Care
Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran, a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, is a leader in blending oncology and palliative care. With degrees in Human Biology from Stanford and medical training from UCSF, she completed her fellowship in Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine at Northwestern University. Recognized for her innovative approaches, she serves as the medical director for PathWell at the Stanford Cancer Institute, focusing on improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Her research emphasizes values-driven care models, patient-reported outcomes, and palliative care education, as well as leading clinical trials in thoracic oncology.
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