Palliative Care - Symptom Control

Course overview

Symptom control significantly determines how the final phase of life is experienced, as pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and restlessness can shape the daily life of the affected person without professional guidance. The course provides an overview of palliative nursing measures. !Course Content !1. Common Symptoms in Palliative Care *Pain, shortness of breath, nausea *Restlessness and sleep disturbances *Skin changes and dry mouth !2. Observation and Assessment *Structured documentation *Progress and response to measures *Connection to medical orders !3. Nursing Measures *Positioning and mobilization *Oral and skin care *Breathing assistance !4. Team Collaboration *Handover to the medical team *Conversations with relatives *Entry in the nursing record !Professional Relevance *Contribution to a pain-free and symptom-free dying phase *Confident presence in a highly sensitive situation *Strengthening the role of nursing in the palliative team

Upcoming dates

• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-08-29T22:00:00.000Z · Köln · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-09-26T22:00:00.000Z · Köln · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-08-29T22:00:00.000Z · Bonn · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-09-26T22:00:00.000Z · Bonn · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-08-29T22:00:00.000Z · Augsburg, Bayern · Combined Learning