NUR127 - Hospice 101 (1.0 HR)
The purpose of this course is to educate the learner about the concept of hospice and the corresponding philosophies and services it provides.
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to educate the learner about the concept of hospice and the corresponding philosophies and services it provides.
Objectives:
- Discuss the historical timeline of the start-up of hospice in the United States;
- Discuss the current status of hospice care in the United States;
- Differentiate between hospice care and palliative care;
- Describe core hospice philosophies and services;
- Discuss the essential concepts of effective communication with the terminally ill patients and their families;
- Explain the essential ethical and legal challenges of hospice care.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.