Hospice

Hospice is a model of compassionate and comprehensive care for terminally ill patients and their families. Coursera's hospice skill catalogue teaches you about the underlying philosophy, multidisciplinary team structure, patient assessment, pain and symptom management, and support services associated with hospice care. You'll learn about the holistic approach to end-of-life care that encompasses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. You'll also deepen your understanding of patient rights, ethical considerations, bereavement support, and the administrative aspects of hospice care. This knowledge will equip you to provide the highest quality of comfort and dignity to those facing life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Pain Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Communication

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Basic Patient Care, Family Support, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Dignity in Care, Behavior Management, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Hand Hygiene, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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