The Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) is inviting applications for the IAPC’s Certificate Course in Basics of Palliative Care – A Blended Learning Program. The registration link is here.
The course aims to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to deliver basic palliative care. Candidates will learn the core concepts and benefits of palliative care in the care of patients with serious illness. The course covers symptom and distress assessment and management (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological), communication skills for handling difficult conversations, ethical decision-making, and end-of-life care for patients.
Doctors who are post MBBS or post-graduates interested in incorporating palliative care in their clinical career are encouraged to register for the 6-month certificate course scheduled to begin on Friday 10th Jan, 2025.
The course will feature 8 modules which will be delivered over 6 months and include 600 hours of curated blended learning. The course is designed to be delivered via a combination of self-study, asynchronous, and synchronous learning (4 hours per week; every Friday and Saturday between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.) through a Learning Management System. 3 days of Face-to-face, a 12-day clinical attachment component and a 2 days summative face-to-face along with an exam will be held at the end.
For further information and to register for the course please contact 6361646682 / apm.iapc@gmail.com.
Registration is on a first-come basis, and the number of participants will be capped at 30. Registrations closes on 15th Dec 2024
