Information workshop about a career in specialist palliative care

The following organisations came together to host an online information workshop about a career in specialist palliative care, hosted by the AIIHPC

The workshop aimed to support people to:

Understand the core principles of palliative care, including palliative rehabilitation, and its impact on patients’ lives
Explore the diverse career opportunities within the field of palliative care
Learn about the essential skills and qualities required to excel in this profession
Gain insight into the many transferable skills utilised in palliative care
Engage in discussions with experienced OT and Physio professionals and gain valuable perspectives
Hear about a day in the life of a physio and OT working in the area
Discover how palliative care aligns with the broader healthcare landscape
Hear from students about their experiences of palliative care placements

Running order for video:

Introduction

What is Palliative Care? Simone Sheehan – 3min 28 second

Role of Physio and Occupational Therapists – Simone Sheehan and Sandie O’Brien – 5min 40 seconds

Palliative Rehabilitation – Michelle Coleman 19min 40 seconds

Palliative care myths! – Joan Boult 31min 17 seconds

Megan Walls, Senior Occupational Therapist – 53 mins 03mins

Staff Grade Rotation in Specialist Palliative Care – Julie Healy 1.05 mins 46 seconds

Community Palliative Care – Siobhan Kinsella – 1.11 min 41 seconds

Case Study – Collaboration between Acute, PCCC, SPC Ots – Laura Binions and Julie Donohoe 1.26min 20 seconds

Transferable Skills – Jean Ryan and Julie Donohoe 1.41min 25 seconds

We would be grateful if could complete this survey after you have watched the webinar video: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8BRQM3C

Slides: link

St Francis Hospice Empower Programme https://youtu.be/CLoRAjAYdSk