Palliative care floor (K1006)

Do you work in home care, a hospital, hospice, or nursing home and want to support people in their final stages of life? Then this specialization is perfect for you.

You'll expand your knowledge of medical topics such as pain management, palliative sedation, and euthanasia. But above all, you'll discover the human side of care. You'll learn how to be truly present—with attention and expertise. You'll delve into and reflect on the ethical issues inherent in this phase of life. You'll also hone your communication skills, enabling you to engage in open and respectful conversations with clients and their loved ones about wishes, choices, and saying goodbye. We connect theory directly to practice and work with numerous examples and case studies.

If you successfully complete the exam, you will receive a nationally recognized MBO certificate.

Want to know more?

For more information, please contact the Healthcare & Welfare sector Contact Point via zorg-welzijn@summacollege.nl.

What are you learning?

• You will learn to deal with difficult situations that care recipients and their loved ones find themselves in during the final phase of life.
• You will delve into end-of-life care and bereavement counseling and learn how to provide emotional and practical support.
• You will gain insight into both medical and psychosocial practice, with attention to the overall well-being of the care recipient.
• You will learn about pain management and the careful application of palliative sedation if necessary.
• You will learn to look at the medical, ethical and emotional aspects of euthanasia.
• You explore your own feelings and vulnerability, so that you can be strong and committed in your work.
• You'll develop the knowledge and skills to consider ethical issues in palliative care. This will help you make professional and informed decisions.