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Spiritual Care at End of Life
Aim: Nurses and palliative care patients will benefit from
this course. Nurses will benefit from better educational
preparation and training resulting in them becoming
competent and efficient practitioners in the facilitation of
spiritual care. Patients will benefit by receiving efficient and
focused spiritual care as they struggle to cope with life
threatening illness.
Course Content: Exploration of the meaning of
spirituality and nurse’s perceptions, attitudes and
awareness of patient’s spiritual needs. Barriers to the
provision of effective spiritual care. Spiritual care of those
with life limiting illness. Religion versus spirituality; a non-
denominational approach.
Objectives: To provide a platform for discussion of
spiritual issues and thus enhance self-awareness of nurses
in providing spiritual care.
Target Audience: All nurses and allied health
professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of
Spiritual Care and enhance their skills in delivering it
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