The course gives you knowledge of different traditions, religions and views of death from an ethical standpoint. You gain in-depth understanding of how to adapt the environment and care around the sick person based on aesthetic, religious and cultural aspects. The course prepares you to meet patients and relatives with respect for different cultural and religious needs at the end of life. After the course you can adapt your approach and your care to the individual's cultural background.
Duration: 3 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Full time, 3 weeks (15 YH credits)
The course aims to give the student knowledge of different traditions, religions and views of death from an ethical standpoint.
The aim of the course is to give the student in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to adapt the environment and care around the sick person based on aesthetic, religious and cultural aspects.
The course aims to give the student knowledge of different traditions, religions and views of death from an ethical standpoint.
The aim of the course is to give the student in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to adapt the environment and care around the sick person based on aesthetic, religious and cultural aspects.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You know different traditions' and religions' views of illness and dying.
You can reason ethically about cultural and religious aspects of end-of-life care.
You can adapt the care environment based on aesthetic, religious and cultural needs.
You can adapt the care around the sick person with regard to cultural background.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Traditions and religions around death
Different cultural and religious views of illness and dying.
Ethical approach
Ethical reasoning about cultural diversity in care situations.
Adapted care environment
How the environment can be adapted based on aesthetic, religious and cultural needs.
Culturally adapted care
Practical application of culturally adapted care around the sick person.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at you who are studying TUC's YH program in palliative care or for specialist assistant nurses.
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