Palliative Care Emergency Training: Hypercalcaemia

Course Details

A comprehensive and interactive session which explores the causes of hypercalcaemia amongst palliative care patients and the subsequent required management and interventions.

Theoretical knowledge is discussed in a participatory manner to focus on embedding best practice. Clinical skills will then be enhanced via clinical scenario simulation utilising our state-of-the-art skills simulation mannequin to instil confidence in personal ability within the safety of the classroom.

Who is This Course for?

All healthcare professionals.

What Will the Course Cover?

• The causes of hypercalcaemia making reference to the common diseases particularly at risk of developing hypercalcaemia
• Disease progression
• Escalation of treatment
• Specific palliative care processes
• Equipment required
• Medication and necessary interventions

Pre-Course Requirements

None.

How Will the Course be Taught?

Face-to-face delivery in a group, involving some group work or work in pairs, utilising our state-of-the-art simulation mannequin to demonstrate and practise clinical skills.