Having the opportunity to learn about PACOP collections and tools online provides flexibility and understanding of the ACH workforce
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As a PACOP facilitator or educator in this space you will soon find all the resources needed to implement, embed and sustain the PACOP program into aged care homes, to educate your team members to use the PACOP Profile & Outcomes Collections to systematically assess residents, facilitate early identification of palliative care needs and guide evidence based care to address those needs for residents in aged care and their families.More details coming soon.
Additional information on PACOP Open Learning courses:
There is no cost to enroll and complete courses.
Courses are accessible on computer, phone or smart device.
There is no prior learning requirements (Fundamentals and SAS for Care Staff are entry level courses).
Learners can complete course sections in a micro-learning approach for efficient time management.
Learners will receive a course completion certificate.
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Current courses available
PACOP Fundamentals
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The online PACOP Fundamentals Course introduces the PACOP assessments, teaching the fundamental knowledge needed to implement PACOPs standardised assessment/response framework into residential aged care. Understanding the PACOP model of care will support aged care staff with early recognition of deterioration and identification of the need for palliative care. Aged care staff will also learn evidence-based clinical responses to address the palliative care needs of residents, a clinical protocol for a whole of team approach, and care planning consideration guiding delivery of best practice palliative care.
This course is designed for the aged care workforce, targeted at Registered and Enrolled Nurses who are leading PACOP implementation at ACH) to enhance knowledge and clinical skills, building capacity for palliative care in residential ACHs. Course Registration link; PACOP Fundamentals | University of Wollongong - Australia
PCOC-SAS for Care Staff
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The online PCOC-SAS for Care Staff Courseprovides Care Staff with education and training to support them to use the DAILY SAS (Symptom Assessment Scale) and the Assess, Respond, Plan Protocol for escalating and communicating resident care needs.
This course is designed for the aged care workforce, targeted at care staff, to enhance knowledge and clinical skills for palliative care in residential aged care homes guiding the delivery of best practice palliative care.
Course Registration link; Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program - PCOC-SAS for Care Staff | University of Wollongong - Australia
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palCentre ‘Getting it Right’
Learn how to use PACOP's palCentre software (provided at no cost to ACHs!) to support clinical use and completion of the PACOP model of care. Learn how to export PDFs of assessments and run reports to support clinical processes and quality improvement!
PACOP Advanced Online Course
This course will support development of advanced clinical skills for Clinical Leads in aged care and supporting use of PACOP reports for continuous quality improvement!