12 Jan 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 15 Dec 2026
Semester 2
12 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 02 Feb 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 02 Mar 2027
Course overview
This module focuses on developing an in-depth understanding of the psychosocial, ethical and spiritual issues encountered by patients with life-limiting illness and their families/carers. By undertaking this module, students will have the opportunity to explore areas related to equity and diversity; cultural competence; psychological distress and family dynamics; ethical and legal dilemmas; communication skills, grief, loss and bereavement, and professional burnout relevant to palliative care practice.
Available as a standalone module: Yes
Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)
The five taught study days will be a mixture of face-to-face and hybrid. Three days will be taught online via MS Teams.
Career Benefits
This module provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills required to understand the challenges and complexities of providing support and relieving psychological, social and spiritual distress among patients and families/carers who are facing death. Possessing a broad and deep understanding of the theory and skills required to provide psychosocial and spiritual support, students will be well positioned to assume advanced clinical roles in a variety of clinical settings.
Assessment
To be confirmed.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
- Articulate a deep and systematic understanding of the main psychosocial, cultural, ethical and spiritual issues in palliative care and their impact on patients, families/carers and the bereaved.
Intellectual skills:
- Critically analyse the role of effective communication and therapeutic relationships in providing psychosocial and spiritual care.
- Critically evaluate the knowledge and evidence base of new and existing strategies pertinent to providing psychosocial and spiritual care.
Practical Skills:
- Recognise, evaluate and respond to the needs of marginalised populations, sexual minorities and different cultural groups.
Transferable skills:
- Explore and debate key ethical dilemmas in palliative care and critically analyse clinical complexities which require ethical decision-making.
- Demonstrate effective advanced communication skills within a complex multi-professional environment.
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Funding
£1,285.00
Why Choose LSBU?
Our Central London facilities provide an ideal environment for clinical skills development and simulation learning. The skills laboratories and lecture rooms are equipped for teaching a variety of skills in a safe environment, allowing participants to develop high levels of competence and confidence under close supervision.
We offer programmes for all levels of healthcare staff. From study days and foundation degrees for staff working in bands 1-4, through to top-up degrees, specialist modules, Master's programmes and professional doctorates for a variety of healthcare professionals.
Undertaking CPD at LSBU means learning from experts with excellent knowledge and clinical skills in their area of speciality. Many of our academic staff hold joint posts between LSBU and some of London's most prestigious hospitals and healthcare services.
Course details
Course leader
Isabel Richmond (richmoni@lsbu.ac.uk)
Course delivery
Onsite and online
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Prerequisites
- 120 credits at level 5 or equivalent.
Registration on a professional register as appropriate.
A minimum of 6 months' experience in a related area of practice.
Student support for studying at Masters level is to be discussed with the pathway advisor. Students who have not previously undertaken study at academic Level 7 (Masters level) are advised to consider the workshop: Preparation for Masters Level Study, which can be found on the CPPD prospectus.
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