OVERVIEW

Physical, Emotional And Pastoral Care Of The Dying Patient is organized by The American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP), Inc..

Course Information:
This course looks at the needs of the dying patient within the scope of the totality of the human person. It answers the needs of the dying from more than just a physical aspect but also an emotional, spiritual and pastoral way that incorporates end of life care as also a spiritual vocation that involves seeing God in everyone. It covers all the end of life questions that plague doctors, nurses, social workers, hospice care givers, chaplains, counselors and family. With an up to date text and a few other articles from the author of the course, many aspects that pastoral care givers will face are examined in detail. Upon completion of this course, students are awarded 40 contact hours of continuing education credits. Course Code: PT 460.

This course is particularly designed for those who would like to apply for Certification as a Pastoral Care Thanatologist with the American Institute of Health Care professionals

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• To be able to compassionately serve the needs of the totality of the human person who is near death
• To face physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the dying person in a professional manner
• To be not only an aid to the dying but also a communicating and comforting agent to the mourning family
• To understand various procedures to alleviate the pain of those dying
• To differentiate between the treatment of a disease and the nature of alleviating the symptoms of the person
• To hear and be a true advocate of the voice of the dying patient
• To understand the nature of hospice
• To be able to identify the ethics and morality of near death decisions of the patient and to be able to offer advice and solutions to the family
• To be better equipped to be the compassionate and spiritual care giver that bridges the doctor and the family/patient