ELNEC Graduate Student Module 2: Communication in Palliative Care

Course Code: PSCC-ELNEC-GRAD-2

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Apply communication skills essential for the role of the advanced practice registered nurse in communication with the patient, family, interdisciplinary team across the serious illness trajectory and at end of life.
Integrate advanced communication skills into primary palliative care clinical practice.
Facilitate advance care planning conversations with patients and families across the serious illness trajectory.
Prepare for and lead family meetings centered on serious illness conversations while honoring and respecting unique cultural norms.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About this Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Communicating with Patients and Families

A. Setting the Stage: Cultural Considerations in Communication

B. Communication Strategies for Primary Palliative Care

1. Beginning Conversations

2. Non-verbal Communication

3. Empathy

4. Attentive Listening

5. Mindful Presence

6. Giving the Words

Section 3: Advanced Communication Skills for Primary Palliative Care

A. Advance Care Planning Conversations

B. Talking to Patients/Families about Serious Illness

C. Sharing Difficult News

D. Goals of Care Conversations

E. Facilitating a Family Meeting

Section 4: Conclusion

A. Course Contributor

B. Resources

C. References

D. Congratulations!

Instructor: The National ELNEC Project

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.