Palliative Care Assessment Package (Levels 3 & 4)
Health Studies
A course by
Careerforce
An assessment package for support workers and health professionals to recognise competency in palliative and end of life care through assessment of two key unit standards (Levels 3 & 4), with learning support and credentialisation available.
NZ$85
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand principles of palliative care
Describe and demonstrate understanding of the key principles involved in palliative care and the role of support workers.
Apply palliative care approaches
Demonstrate application of palliative care principles in health and wellbeing settings, including care during the last days of life.
About This Course
The Palliative Care Assessment Package (Levels 3 & 4) developed by Careerforce, with support from Hospice New Zealand, enables support workers and health professionals to gain recognition and credentialisation for competency in palliative and end of life care. The package is built on two NZQA unit standards and includes learning support and assessment for those working in, or aspiring to work in, palliative care settings. Assessment includes short answer questions and observation components. It is relevant for those who have completed, or are enrolled in, Health Assistance and Support Work (Level 3) and Advanced Care and Support (Level 4) programmes, as well as those who have completed Hospice NZ's Fundamentals of Palliative Care programme.
Course Content
- Unit Standard 28738: Describe the key principles of palliative care and a support worker’s role in a palliative approach to care (Credits 3, Level 3)
- Unit Standard 29523: Apply a palliative care approach in a health or wellbeing setting (Credits 8, Level 4)
- Recognition for competency in palliative and end of life care
- Assessment by short answers and observation (depending on unit)
- Preparation for and assessment of practical workplace palliative care competencies
Entry Requirements
Attended Hospice New Zealand Fundamentals of Palliative Care programme (recommended, but not required for all candidates)
Build towards these roles
Support worker roles in aged care, disability, healthcare, or home and community support settingsPalliative care assistant or health assistantEnhanced recognition for those providing end of life care
Build skills in these industries
Aged CareHealthcare ServicesHome & Community SupportPalliative Care
