Providing Person-Centred Palliative Care

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Updated 18 Dec 2025 Certificate4 Ratings
Providing empathetic, person-centred palliative care is crucial in optimising the comfort and quality of life of people with life-limiting illnesses. This Ausmed Training Module will explore the role of compassionate communication, thoughtful advocacy, coordinated support and culturally safe approaches in providing individualised, high-quality palliative care that helps individuals and their supporters feel heard, respected and cared for during this vulnerable time.

Content

6 Units • 11 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
What is Palliative Care and Who Receives it?
3 Questions
2m
Palliative Care vs End-of-Life Care
1 Question
1m
The National Palliative Care Standards
1m
Core Principles of High-Quality Palliative Care
5 Questions
3m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Differentiate between palliative care and end-of-life care by locating each on the care continuum and describing their purpose and timing.

2

Identify the core principles and components of high-quality palliative care, including physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual support for both individuals and supporters.

3

Select and apply person-centred palliative care practices through effective communication, advocacy, coordination of care and culturally safe approaches in scenarios.

4

Evaluate and apply the National Palliative Care Standards and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards in planning and delivering palliative care across home, residential and acute settings to uphold comfort, dignity and respect for individuals and supporters.

Who it's for:

All workers who deliver palliative and end-of-life care.

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Last updated18 Dec 2025

Published18 Dec 2025

Due for review21 Dec 2028
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