ELNEC Graduate Student Module 4: Symptom Management in Palliative Care

Course Code: PSCC-ELNEC-GRAD-4

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2025

Learning Objectives:
Apply the biopsychosocial/spiritual model of pain assessment and management to selected common symptoms associated with serious illness.
Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for management of selected common symptoms in serious illness.
Refer patients with complex symptoms to specialty palliative care and/or appropriate interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Introduction to Symptom Management

A. Essential Elements

B. Symptom Management in Children

C. Symptom Management in Older Adults

Section 3: Physical Symptoms

A. General Symptoms

a. Fatigue

B. Respiratory Symptoms

a. Dyspnea

C. Gastrointestinal Symptoms

a. Anorexia and Cachexia

b. Nausea and Vomiting

c. Constipation

Section 4: Psychological Symptoms 

A. Depression

B. Anxiety

Section 5: Spiritual Distress

A. Existential/Spiritual Distress

Section 5: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributor

C. Resources

D. References

E. 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.