Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UNDED20STO.
Cultural Aspects of Illness and Death gives you knowledge of different traditions, religions and views of death from an ethical standpoint. You gain 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 is part of TUC's YH program for specialist assistant nurses in dementia care and gives you tools for a respectful, individually adapted approach at the end of life.
Duration: 3 weeks
Location: Tranås
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: 15 YH credits, half time approx. 20 hrs/week in the program
The purpose and aim of the course is to give knowledge of different traditions, religions and views of death from an ethical standpoint. 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 purpose and aim of the course is to give knowledge of different traditions, religions and views of death from an ethical standpoint. 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.
Has knowledge of different traditions and religious views of illness and death
Can apply an ethical approach when meeting dying people and their relatives
Can adapt the environment around the sick person based on aesthetic and cultural needs
Can adapt care based on religious and cultural aspects
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Traditions and religion around death
Different cultures' and religions' views of illness, dying and death.
Ethical approach
Meeting patients and relatives from an ethical perspective.
Adapted care environment
How the environment around the sick person can be adapted aesthetically, religiously and culturally.
Individually adapted care
Designing care based on the individual's cultural and religious needs.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at working assistant nurses studying TUC's YH program for specialist assistant nurses in dementia care.
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