End-of-life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)
End-of-life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) – Geriatric course is part of a national initiative to improve palliative care. The curriculum was developed through the work of nationally recognized palliative care experts with input from reviewers. The curriculum is revised regularly based on participant recommendations and new advances in the field, and is modified for each distinct audience.
Geriatric Train-the-Trainer Course
| When: | March 9 - 10, 2010 8am - 5pm |
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| Where: | NewCourtland Education Center Germantown Home 6950 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 |
| Cost: | $190 |
| To register: | Registration is now closed. |
| More info: | Call 1-800-700-8807 or e-mail hospice@uphs.upenn.edu |
Content Modules
ELNEC-Geriatric content is divided into nine modules:
- Principles of Palliative Care
- Pain Assessment and Management
- Non-Pain Symptom Assessment and Management
- Goals of Care and Ethical Issues
- Cultural and Spiritual Considerations
- Communication
- Loss
- Grief
- Bereavement
- Ensuring Quality Care
- Preparation for and Care at the Time of Death
Participants receive a comprehensive 1,000+ page syllabus, and a wealth of resources and strategies to teach this content to others. Teaching materials are furnished in hard copy as well as on a CD so nurse educators can use them efficiently for their own instructional purposes. The conference also provides a wonderful opportunity to network with other professionals dedicated to improving care for older adults at the end of life.
Who Should Attend?
Nurses, social workers, nursing assistants and others who want
to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills about providing
expert, compassionate care to older adults at the end of life.
The information and teaching materials are focused on providers
working in long-term care settings. Hospice providers working
in this setting also will benefit greatly.
Accommodations for Out-of-Town Attendees:
- Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
4200 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-4000
Contact: Chris at ext. 2017
$119/2 double beds or 1 king/night
$5/night self parking; $10/night valet
- The Hampton Inn
2055 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 567-0900
Contact: Donna at ext. 7026
$119/night for 2 doubles or 1 king
Free parking
Sponsored By:
- NewCourtland Senior Services
- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
- Penn Wissahickon Hospice
Nursing CEUs will be available
