Rowcroft Hospice: Advanced Level Communication Skills in Palliative & End of Life Care

Designed for experienced senior clinicians (Band 6* or above or equivalent) wishing to explore communication challenges when supporting people with life limiting illness and approaching death.

Facilitators: Rowcroft Advanced Level Communication Skills Facilitators

Cost: £750

Venue: Rowcroft Hospice, Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5LS

This nationally benchmarked 2 day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult, e.g. breaking bad news, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support.

Understand evidence-based key components for effective communication skills. Recognise the impact of attitudes and beliefs within the communication process. Learn ways to tailor communication to patient needs. Identify the relevant communication challenges in palliative care and explore ways of resolving them. Practice skills in a safe setting, building confidence and competence. Discuss how to take your learning back to practice. 

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