Ana Carvajal
Coordinator
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Diploma in Palliative Care
It is a pioneering program of its kind ( degree scroll ) in Spain and Europe. Designed with a focus on innovation— professor, in healthcare, and in research—its goal is to offer students the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge, over the course of four years ( degree program), in the increasingly in-demand field of palliative care.
A average score higher than 7 on the 1st high school program is required for admission.
LANGUAGE
Spanish
CREDITS
31 ECTS CREDIT
DURATION
4 years
DEGREE
Nursing
Objectives
Through this Diploma, it is intended that the student:
Better understand and care for the person with serious illness or near the end of life and their family through educational, care and research resources.
To approach the reality of the person suffering from advanced disease and his family, facilitating the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge in the attendance.
The importance of providing these patients and their families with interprofessional care that helps put the patient at the center of careis encouraged.
To encourage reflective critical thinking in the field of Palliative Care based on scientific evidence through seminars and papers on research.
Strengthen communication skills with patients and families in complex situations, manage the emotions involved in caring for these patients and families, and learn self-care techniques.
Methodology
Creativity and visual thinking activities attheUniversity of Navarra Museumto help participants get to know themselves better and develop skills in observation and contemplation. They will also use an artistic creation to express the impact that caring for people in advanced and terminal stages of illness has on them.
colloquium sessionswith the support team from the Clínica Universidad de Navarra and theSan Juan de Dios teamin Pamplona. Students will have the opportunity to meet the various team members and learn about the contributions each professional makes to patient and family care. Students will be encouraged to actively participate to make the most of this meeting experience.
A reflective " work " essay ona text that serves as the " result " for a doctoral " thesis ," which reflects on the lived experiences of patients with advanced-stage disease.
Methodologies in the “ internship ” section: Clinical internships will be conducted in support teams or at prestigious palliative care units in Spain (Pamplona or Madrid) or abroad (London or Italy).
Lecture-based and participatory classes, seminars, and personalized tutoring will be used to carry out the work with the goal of Degree in the field of palliative care.
Clinical casesthat will first be discussed in small groups and then debated with the entire class.
Clinical scenarios in whichstudents will use standardized patients to learn communication skills to help patients and families in status experiencing emotional and/or spiritual distress. They will also develop skills for managing their own emotions.
Theoretical and practicalseminarsandworkshopsthroughout thefour academic years, ledby guest lecturers who are experts in the area of patients with serious illnesses and their families.
Study program
FIRST COURSE
SECOND COURSE
Care for Suffering Due to Serious Illness (OP) 3 ECTS credit.
Two interactive seminars with guest lecturers who are experts in palliative care area .
THIRD COURSE
Internship in prestigious Palliative Care units in Spain or Europe (London or Italy). 15 ECTS credit (in 3rd or 4th year).
Two interactive seminars with guest lecturers who are experts in palliative care area .
Practicum:
Clinical rotations in prestigious palliative care units in Spain or Europe (London or Italy). 15 ECTS credit (during the 3rd or 4th year).
Clinical rotations in prestigious palliative care units in Spain or Europe (London or Italy). 15 ECTS credit (during the 3rd or 4th year).
FOURTH YEAR
Palliative Care(OB) 3 ECTS credit.
The Interpersonal Relationship Between Nurses and Patients with Advanced Illness(OP) 3 ECTS credit.
work End of " Degree " (OB) 6 ECTS credit
project End of Diploma
Two interactive seminars with guest lecturers, experts in the area of palliative care.
Two interactive seminars with guest lecturers who are experts in palliative care area . Required. 1 ECTS credit.