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Medical CoursesStudy Day for General PractitionersTo Be Confirmed.MSc in Palliative CareThis interdisciplinary MSc in Palliative Care has been set up in partnership with Queen Margaret University. It is designed for experienced practitioners from all disciplines involved in the care of patients and their families in the palliative care phase of illness. It addresses palliative care for those with malignant and non-malignant disease, such as end-stage cardiac and respiratory disease. The programme is:
To ensure flexibility it is possible to do:
The core modules are:
Practitioners with a clinical role also have to do one of the symptom control modules:
All those doing a Postgraduate Diploma/ MSc have to do at least one research module and there are elective modules on practice, management and education themes. The final four modules are a palliative care work-based project. This innovative approach to masters level study enables the student to gain academic credit for planning, implementing and evaluating a significant project in the work place that contributes to advancing palliative care practice. Enquiries to Margaret Colquhoun, Senior Nurse Lecturer, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381 email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000 Working with People with Complex Pain and SymptomsThis module is designed for members of the multiprofessional healthcare team who are working with patients in the palliative care phase of illness and those with responsibility for advancing clinical practice. It is part of the multiprofessional MSc in Palliative Care, but may be taken as a stand- alone module for continuing professional development. To undertake this module, the student must have two years clinical experience as a qualified practitioner and evidence of recent academic study. Classes will be held in St Columba's Hospice. This course will run September 2008. Enquiries to Joan Adam, Nurse Lecturer, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381 email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University Tel No. 0131 474 0000 Shadows and Horizons: Advancing Palliative Care PracticeThis module is designed for members of the multiprofessional health care team working with patients with advanced progressive disease. It is part of the multiprofessional MSc in Palliative Care, but may be taken as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. Students on the module will have the opportunity to critically reflect on the history and philosophy of palliative care and demonstrate a proactive approach to the political context in which it takes place. To undertake this module, the student must have two years clinical experience as a qualified practitioner and evidence of recent academic study. Classes will be held in St Columba's Hospice on a series of study days. This course will run January 2009. Enquiries to Margaret Colquhoun, Senior Nurse Lecturer, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381 email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000 Supporting the Patient and Family in Palliative Care: A Team ApproachThis module is designed for members of the multi-professional team who are working with patients with advanced progressive disease. It is part of the multi-professional MSc in Palliative Care, but may be taken as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. Students will have the opportunity to explore the experience of illness, death and bereavement for patients, families and team members and use an evidence base to develop creative and collaborative responses. To undertake this module, the student must have two years clinical experience as a qualified practitioner and evidence of recent academic study. Dates to be arranged.Enquiries to Margaret Colquhoun, Senior Nurse Lecturer, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381 email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000 Developing Advanced Communication Skills in Palliative CareThis module is designed for members of the multiprofessional health care team working with patients with advanced progressive disease. It is part of the multiprofessional MSc in Palliative Care, but may be taken as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. Students studying this module will have the opportunity to develop advanced communication skills with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team. To undertake this module, the student must have two years clinical experience as a qualified practitioner and evidence of recent academic study. Classes will be held in St Columba’s Hospice over four study days. Enquiries to Joan Adam, Nurse Lecturer, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381 email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000 An Integrated Approach to Breathlessness in Palliative CareThis module is designed for members of the multi-professional health care team who are working with breathless patients in the palliative care phase of illness. It is part of the multiprofessional MSc in Palliative Care, but may be taken as a stand- alone module for continuing professional development. Students studying this module will have the opportunity to explore and critically evaluate an integrated approach to breathlessness in palliative care. To undertake this module, the student must have two years clinical experience as a qualified practitioner and evidence of recent academic study. Classes will be held in St Columba's Hospice starting in September 2008. Enquiries to Margaret Colquhoun, Senior Nurse Lecturer, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381 email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University Tel No. 0131 474 0000 St Columba's is an independent unit operating as a charity (Regd. No. SC003634) Content created and maintained by St
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