This is the first batch of the Academy of Palliative Medicine’s online training program on Advanced Nursing Skills in Palliative Care. The course is intended for nurses already working in palliative care to enhance one’s ability to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and also their families. Course details below.Please note the registration for this Course is presently CLOSED.
Scientific Committee
Course Director
Dr. Nandini Vallath, MBBS, MD, DNB
Professor and Head, Department of Palliative Medicine,
St Johns National Academy of Health Sciences
Bangalore, INDIA
Course Coordinator
Mrs. Sangeetha Murugan
Nursing Tutor,
Bangalore Hospice Trust- Karunashraya
Bangalore, INDIA
Mr. Terrymize
PhD Scholar,
School of Public Health
SRM University,
Puducherry, INDIA
Mr. Immaraju Swarup
Nursing Superintendent,
Monitoring incharge for palliative care units in the state of Telangana
Specialised nurse and trainer,
Pain Relief and palliative care society,
Hyderabad, INDIA
Mr. Prince VV,
Chief Nursing Administrative Officer,
Shihab Thangal Centre for Humanity-Bangalore,
Bangalore, INDIA
Mrs. Neelima Sharad Shingade
Senior Nursing Officer,
I/C DNS, Office. Dr B. R. A. IRCH, AIIMS,
New Delhi, INDIA
Faculties/ Resource Person
Dr. Krishnapriya V,
Assistant professor,
Dept of Pain and Palliative Medicine,
St.Johns medical college hospital,
Bengaluru, INDIA
Mrs. Anu Savio Thelly,
Nurse Consultant,
Dept of Palliative Medicine,
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute,
Puducherry, INDIA
Ms. Michelle Norman,
Psycho-oncologist & Lead-Counseling Services,
Bangalore Hospice Trust- Karunashraya,
Bengaluru, INDIA
Mrs. Shakila Murali,
Staff Incharge,
Palliative care department,
Christian Medical College,
Vellore, INDIA
Dr. Seema Rao,
Associate Director (Education & Research),
Karunashraya Institute for Palliative Care Education and Research,
Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya,
Bengaluru, INDIA
Mr. Mathew Jinu Saji, MPT,
Physiotherapist,
Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya,
Bengaluru, INDIA
Dr Maya Shravanthi,
BSc, MSc, MPhil, PhD,
Psycho-Oncologist,
Health & Counseling Psychologist,
Mental Health lead & Consultant,
Founder: The Raft,
Counseling & Psycho-social support center,
Hyderabad, INDIA
Course Objectives:
- To equip nurses with advanced nursing skills and knowledge in Palliative care.
- To empower nurses to assess patients’ needs and their symptoms comprehensively.
- To cultivate effective communication skills to facilitate compassionate and empathetic
interactions with patients and their families. - To enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively address complex
situations and ethical dilemmas that may arise in the provision of palliative care.
Eligibility criteria:
- Registered Nurses practising in Palliative Care Units.
Course Duration:
- The course will span a duration of six months, consisting of a total of 15 virtual sessions.
- The course is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 18 July 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (IST)
- The virtual sessions will be held twice/thrice a month between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The link for the exact schedule is below.
- The course design allows participants to have sufficient time to allocate for self-study, reflections, and course assignments.
Delivery Method:
- The interactive course will be delivered via Zoom.
- The blended course format combines synchronous virtual sessions with asynchronous learning objectives.
- The synchronous virtual sessions aim to provide real-time interaction between expert faculty and participants to allow for discussions and collaborative exercises.
- The Asynchronous learning activities will allow for self-paced study, provide access to online resources, and submit assignments.
Important Guidelines:
- Attendance is mandatory (with video) for all sessions. Those who fail to switch on their camera will be marked absent from the session.
- Candidates with only 100% attendance in all sessions will be eligible to receive completion certificates.
- Sessions will be interactive, and candidates must therefore dedicate time exclusively to attend the sessions.
- Candidates are requested to attend the sessions using their laptops/desktops. Please try to avoid attending the sessions using phones or tablets, as it will cause distraction.
- Candidates are requested to login 5 minutes before the start of the session.
Course Curriculum:
Coming Soon.
