This module introduces learners to the philosophy, principles, and scope of palliative care nursing. Students will understand the evolution of palliative care, ethical and legal considerations, interdisciplinary teamwork, patient-centered care, and the role of nurses in improving quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

This module provides an understanding of normal body systems and the pathophysiology of life-limiting illnesses. Learners will study disease progression, chronic illnesses, and the physiological changes that influence palliative care interventions.

Students will develop skills in holistic patient assessment, focusing on physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions. Emphasis is placed on identifying symptoms, assessing quality of life, and developing individualized care plans.

This module focuses on evidence-based approaches to pain relief and symptom control. Learners will gain expertise in pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies to improve patient comfort and quality of life.

Students will learn specialized nursing care for patients with advanced cancer, heart failure, respiratory diseases, renal disease, neurological disorders, and other chronic illnesses requiring palliative care.

This module explores emotional responses to serious illness and equips learners with counseling and communication techniques to support patients and families experiencing distress, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Effective communication is essential in palliative care. This module teaches strategies for delivering difficult news, discussing prognosis, facilitating advance care planning, and managing sensitive conversations with empathy.

Learners will study comprehensive end-of-life nursing care, recognizing signs of dying, symptom management during the final stages of life, dignity therapy, and supporting families through the dying process.

This module addresses age-specific palliative care needs in children and older adults. Students will understand developmental considerations, family-centered care, and disease-specific management across different age groups.

This module develops leadership and evidence-based practice skills. Learners will study healthcare quality improvement, nursing leadership, research methodology, patient safety, and ethical decision-making in palliative care.

The final module provides supervised clinical practice in palliative care settings. Students will integrate theoretical knowledge into real-world patient care, demonstrate clinical competencies, complete case studies, and present a capstone project reflecting comprehensive palliative nursing practice.