Classes and Events
Palliative Care Communication Skills
In this class participants will practice difficult conversations, through simulation training, to support patients and families through all stages of illness.
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Presented by Sharp HealthCare
When patients are diagnosed with a serious illness, decision-making is enhanced by clear communication and a team approach to supporting patients and families through all stages of illness.
Simulation training is effective in developing communication skills, promoting team cooperation and enhancing self-efficacy. In this program, Sharp professionals explore methods for improving communication skills with patients and families. Participants will practice difficult conversations with those who are experiencing various priorities and emotions as disease advances.
This course is intended for healthcare professionals caring for seriously ill patients. For questions, please email caroline.etland@sharp.com.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
Special Instructions
These courses are intended for Sharp clinical professionals who may use the knowledge to support patients and families during the course of their jobs. At this time, we cannot accommodate non-Sharp employees. Please register with your Sharp email address.
Course Recommendations
After completion of this event, participants will be able to:
- Identify the differences between curative, palliative and end of life care.
- Report increased comfort levels with various communication techniques for discussing goals of care and addressing patient/family information needs.
- Demonstrate use of evidence-based tools for palliative care and end-of-life communication in the simulated setting.
- Identify Sharp HealthCare palliative care and end-of-life care guidance documents.
- Reflect on concepts of compassion fatigue, moral distress and self-care strategies for caregivers.
