SWK X021 - Caring for Hospice and Palliative Care Patients
Terminal illness is not widely discussed in society. Death remains a taboo topic that is difficult to process. This training defines and provides an overview of hospice and palliative care. Additionally, this training provides a history of hospice and palliative care, as well as the elements of a hospice care team. Moreover, this training provides attendees with insight into the benefits of hospice care and strategies to support individuals and families who may be struggling with making the decision to enter hospice care.
Delivery Options
This training is constructed as a non-interactive, video-based asynchronous distance learning training.
Time to Completion
Total Asynchronous Time is approximately 2 hours.
Training Completion Requirements
- Participants must submit a pre-training survey, complete all coursework requirements, and pass the training post-test with a score of at least 80%. Unlimited attempts are allowed.
- The post-training evaluation survey will be immediately available once the required coursework and post-test are finished, and the evaluation must be completed to receive CE credit.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Modern web browser (Google Chrome or Firefox recommended)
What You'll Learn
After completing this training, participants will be able to...
- Define hospice and palliative care and summarize the hospice care movement within the United States.
- Provide a summary of the benefits of hospice care.
- Identify practical solutions to support terminally ill patients.
What You'll Earn
This training is approved for 2 CE clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists in the state of Ohio.
Additional Information
Development Date: March 2024
Target Audience: 988 crisis call line staff and other human services professionals
Content Level: Beginner
Training Outline
- Introductions and setting the framework for the training
- Defining hospice care and history of hospice care
- What makes hospice care unique: Supporting terminally ill individuals and families
Presenter
Kailey Bradley, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, FT
Licensed Counselor; President, Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Ohio Branch
Kailey Bradley, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, FT is a licensed counselor with a doctorate in counselor education and supervision. She also holds certifications in thanatology (FT) and has extensive training in best practices for supportive grief counseling and end-of-life care. With a background working in a hospice setting, she is equipped to help with end-of-life decision making. Bradley loves working with children and families navigating grief and illness and currently serves as the president of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Ohio Branch. She is also passionate about offering supervision to counselors specializing in grief.
Continuing Education Approvals
The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides approvals for continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that are accepted by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.
Certificates & CE Reporting
CE certificates will be available for download in your learner portal after submitting the evaluation survey.
Hours for those with Ohio licenses that are submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month).
⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.
Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning
Please visit the Policies section of our website for more information on our processes for cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this training, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14-days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or training records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about the training content or delivery format, please contact the CSW Office of Continuing Education at cswce@osu.edu. For questions related to the training content, our office will facilitate communication with the training instructor on your behalf and connect you, if applicable. Presenter contact information will be provided within the training for questions, feedback, or comments.
The Ohio State University, College of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, 302 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, Columbus, OH, 43210.
Phone: (614) 292-3032
Email: cswce@osu.edu
Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/