Palliative Care for Nursing Assistants

Code	4722
Diploma	STC
Sector	Health Services
Length of training	240 hours
Number of credits	16

This program is offered in French:
4222 - Soins palliatifs

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Program Objectives

To increase students’ ability to contribute to the development of palliative care.

Occupation

Auxiliary nurse

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
STC 022-201	Palliative Care Approach	45	3
STC 022-202	Palliative Care Concepts	30	2
STC 022-203	Palliative Care	120	8
STC 022-204	Integration of Palliative Care Approach into the Workplace	45	3
		240	16

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Continuing Education Program in Palliative Care, candidates must meet the following conditions:
- Hold a DVS in Health, Assistance and Nursing – 5787
- Be a member of OIIAQ
- Have worked in a long-term care facility for at least five years
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- Have other relevant experience working with the elderly