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Nursing CoursesMSc 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: thorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000 Supporting the Patient and Family in Palliative Care: A Team Approach This 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 Care This 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. Dates to be arranged. 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 Practice This 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 module will run in 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 An Integrated Approach to Breathlessness in Palliative Care This 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. 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 Working with People with Complex Pain and Symptoms This 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 module will run in 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 BSc in Professional Practice - Palliative Care ApproachThis new, interdisciplinary degree programme is run in partnership with Queen Margaret University. It is designed for health and social care practitioners from all disciplines with a responsibility for patients and families in the palliative care phase of illness, whether you work in the community, care home, hospital or hospice setting. You may be in a post involving clinical practice, management, education or research. In line with current strategic directions, this programme will address the needs of patients with cancer and non malignant disease such as end stage cardiac and renal disease or dementia. The BSc in Professional Practice - Palliative Care Approach provides a post-registration/qualification route to degree completion in palliative care for a range of professionals. Single modules may be taken by associate students for Continuing Professional Development or by students on other Queen Margaret University programmes. Learning approaches will include face-to-face teaching, Web CT and work based learning. All students will normally complete the following 8 modules:
The palliative care modules are run at St Columba's Hospice, while the core modules and additional electives are held at Queen Margaret University. Classes start in September 2008. Enquiries to Joan Adam, Nurse Lecturer or 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 Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000 Helping People Live with Advanced Progressive Disease This module is relevant to all registered health and social care practitioners with a responsibility for patients and families in the palliative care phase of illness. The module may be taken as part of the BSc in Professional Practice - Palliative Care Approach. It may also be taken as an elective module in other Queen Margaret University health and social care degrees, or as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. The aim of this module is to enable practitioners to explore and apply the evidence base to the psychological, social and spiritual care they offer to patients adn families in the palliative care phase of life threatening illness. This module will run 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 Creative Communication Skills for Palliative Care This module is relevant to all registered health and social care practitioners with a responsibility for patients and families in the palliative care phase of illness. The module may be taken as part of the BSc in Professional Practice - Palliative Care Approach. It may also be taken as an elective module in other Queen Margaret University health and social care degrees, or as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. The aim of this module is to enable to student to develop a repertoire of creative communication skills which meet the needs of patients, their family and carers in palliative care. This module will run in January 2009. Enquiries to Joan Adam, Nurse Lecturer or 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 Assessing and Managing Pain and Symptoms in Palliative Care This module is relevant to all registered health and social care practitioners with a responsibility for patients and families in the palliative care phase of illness. The module may be taken as part of the BSc in Professional Practice - Palliative Care Approach. It may also be taken as an elective module in other Queen Margaret University health and social care degrees, or as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. Students on the module will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills for accurate anticipation, assessment and management of pain and other symptoms in patients with advanced progressive disease. Dates to be arranged. 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 End-of-Life CareThis module is relevant to all registered health and social care practitioners with a responsibility for patients and families in the palliative care phase of illness. The module may be taken as part of the BSc in Professional Practice - Palliative Care Approach. It may also be taken as an elective module in other Queen Margaret University health and social care degrees, or as a stand-alone module for continuing professional development. The aim of this module is to facilitate practitioners to provide sensitive, evidence-based care at the end of life for people with advanced progressive disease in a variety of settings - care homes, hospital, hospice or community. 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 Application to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000
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