Workshop 1 – Understanding the principles of Pain Management in palliative care (Thursday 23 September 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Introduction, Physiology of pain, Pain Assessment – Dr. Mary Bell
• Analgesia-Opiates, Adjuvants and WHO ladder – Dr Norma O Leary

Live Webinar – Case scenarios on pain management delivered by a Clinical Nurse Specialist in palliative care.

Workshop 2 – Gastro Intestinal Symptom Management (Thursday 21 October 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Introduction, Pathophysiology and management of GIT symptoms including nausea, vomiting and constipation – Dr. Mary Bell
• Pharmaceutical management of GIT symptoms – Pharmacist.

Live Webinar – Case scenarios on management of GIT symptoms delivered by a Clinical Nurse Specialist in palliative care.

Workshop 3 – Central Nervous System (Thursday 18 November 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Breathlessness (Heart failure, COPD) – Julie Goss, ANP in palliative care
• Palliative Care Emergencies (Spinal Cord Compression, Haemorrhage, SVC obstruction) – Catherine Turner, CNS in palliative care
• Ethical issues – Dr. Joan Cunningham

Live Webinar – “A Palliative Approach to End-of-Life Care” delivered  by Dr. Michael Connolly, Joint Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing

Workshop 4 – Miscellaneous Symptoms and Issues to Manage in Palliative Care (Wednesday 8 December 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Introduction, delirium and non-pharmalogical management of of CNS symptoms – Dr. Mary Bell
• Multisystem atrophy/Progressive Supernuclear Palsy (PSP) and Motor Neurone disease – Bernie Corr
• Pharmalogical management of CNS symptoms – Pharmacist
• Depression/Altered mood-coping – David Shannon (Psychologist in Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services)

Live Webinar – Case scenarios on management of CNS symptoms delivered by a Clinical Nurse Specialist in palliative care.

To receive information about this and other courses we offer, please fill out the enquiry form below.

Workshop 1 – Understanding the principles of Pain Management in palliative care (Thursday 23 September 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Introduction, Physiology of pain, Pain Assessment – Dr. Mary Bell
• Analgesia-Opiates, Adjuvants and WHO ladder – Dr Norma O Leary

Live Webinar – Case scenarios on pain management delivered by a Clinical Nurse Specialist in palliative care.

Workshop 2 – Gastro Intestinal Symptom Management (Thursday 21 October 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Introduction, Pathophysiology and management of GIT symptoms including nausea, vomiting and constipation – Dr. Mary Bell
• Pharmaceutical management of GIT symptoms – Pharmacist.

Live Webinar – Case scenarios on management of GIT symptoms delivered by a Clinical Nurse Specialist in palliative care.

To receive information about this and other courses we offer please fill out the enquiry form below.

Workshop 3 – Central Nervous System Symptom Management (Thursday 18 November 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Introduction, delirium and non-pharmalogical management of of CNS symptoms – Dr. Mary Bell
• Multisystem atrophy/Progressive Supernuclear Palsy (PSP) and Motor Neurone disease – Bernie Corr
• Pharmalogical management of CNS symptoms – Pharmacist
• Depression/Altered mood-coping – David Shannon (Psychologist in Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services)

Live Webinar – Case scenarios on management of CNS symptoms delivered by a Clinical Nurse Specialist in palliative care.

To receive information about this and other courses we offer please fill out the enquiry form below.

Day 4 – Miscellaneous Symptoms and Issues to Manage in Palliative Care (Wednesday 8 December 2021)

Title of Topics Covered and Speaker

• Breathlessness (Heart failure, COPD) – Julie Goss, ANP in palliative care
• Palliative Care Emergencies (Spinal Cord Compression, Haemorrhage, SVC obstruction) – Catherine Turner, CNS in palliative care
• Ethical issues – Dr. Joan Cunningham

Live Webinar – “A Palliative Approach to End-of-Life Care” delivered by Dr. Michael Connolly, Joint Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing

To receive information about this and other courses we offer please fill out the enquiry form below.

This half day workshop will provide nurses, doctors and pharmacists with an opportunity to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skill required to manage subcutaneous infusions using the McKinley T34 Ambulatory Syringe Pump.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this programme participants will be able to:

• Identify the indications for use of a syringe pump.
• Demonstrate awareness of drug combinations, compatibilities and interactions.
• Understand professional responsibility and accountability issues surrounding use of the syringe pump.
• Prepare and assemble a syringe pump.
• Outline the care and maintenance requirements of the syringe pump.
• Trouble-shoot issues that can arise with the syringe pump

Accreditation Certificate from Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services. Nurses: Category 1 approval with 2.5 CEUs from An Bord Altranais (Nursing Board).

Please note that this course is administered by UCD and we do not take bookings. To book on for these courses please click on the relevant link below:

For further information see below:

http://www.nmhs.ucd.ie/study-with-us/graduate-programmes/palliative-care

MSc Palliative Care

http://www.nmhs.ucd.ie/study-with-us/graduate-programmes/courses/msc-palliative-care

Graduate  Diploma in Palliative Care

http://www.nmhs.ucd.ie/study-with-us/graduate-programmes/courses/graduate-diploma-palliative-care

Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care

http://www.nmhs.ucd.ie/study-with-us/graduate-programmes/courses/graduate-certificate-palliative-care

For full information on each module complete the details here.