Course Open
All courses are currently open for individual purchase. Organisations can obtain all-year round access for groups of trainees at reduced rates, see here.
Delivery: entirely online
Study time: 4 to 7 hrs (or more with optional activities), to be completed at own pace
Assessment: self-assessment quizzes & reflection; auto-generated CPD certificate on completion.
Cost: £40
Course details
This course outlines key aspects of the care of PDoC patients and the roles of different members of the multi-disciplinary team; it highlights recent clinical guidelines and some of the skills needed. It is particularly designed for those relatively new to working with this particular patient population but can also be a useful refresher and overview for any member of the MDT. For new staff we recommend doing this course after having completed “Introducing PDoC”.
How to purchase
- Individuals: use the ‘buy now’ button above & set up your student account (The ‘username’ you choose will display in learner chat) (This is also how you use a coupon code if you’ve been given one by your employer)
- Organisations buying 5+ places, if you wish to be invoiced instead of staff making individual purchases then get in touch. We can also offer bespoke courses for centres, which can include face-to-face workshops. Contact us for details.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- list the core medical, nursing and therapeutic needs of PDoC patients
- identify the different professionals involved and describe some specialist interventions they can offer
- explain the nature of a ‘best interests’ decision
- list standardised tests used to assess levels of consciousness and recognise diverse ways in which these may be viewed by families
- outline the value of Multi-Disciplinary Team working, especially for PDoC patients, and reflect on the definition of ‘the Team’
- define your own role in the MDT and consider strategies for enhancing collaborative working among all those involved in supporting PDoC patients
- identify the key guidelines and evidence base for your practice.
Students on placement: we offer 10 free places for placement students. Email your request to Professor Jenny Kitzinger providing 3 or 4 lines about yourself, your placement and why you’d like to join the course.