OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 09/10/2024
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Psychological and Social Implications of Palliative Care |
| Conestoga Course Code |
PALL1020 |
| Host College |
Durham College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
DU-CARE1585 |
| Start Date |
09/10/2024 |
| End Date |
11/19/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$322.50 |
| Hours |
30 |
| Pre-requisites |
PALL1060 |
| Course Description |
This course is designed to enable students to develop a basic understanding of psychological and social implications in oncology and palliative care patients and their families throughout the trajectory of the illness experience. Topics to be explored include psychological distress, suffering, factors affecting coping and helping relationships, the grief journey, the role of culture, social changes during illness, end-of-life tasks, planning for death, burnout, and caring for caregivers. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/10/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussions 25%, Assignments 75% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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