PalliBytes
Palliative care microlearning activities for the health and aged care workforce
PalliBytes modules are designed to provide focused and interactive palliative care learning opportunities for self-directed learning and group activities. Explore module options under these topic headings.
New to PalliBytes? Follow these quick tips to optimise your learning experience...
- If using a laptop or desktop computer, make sure you use Google Chrome as your browser and ensure you have pop-ups enabled.
- If using a smartphone, install the Moodle Workplace app - available on the App Store or Google Play.
- Each PalliBytes module opens in a new window. Any external links you open from within the module will open in a new tab back in your original browser window. This means you can easily return to your module anytime.
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Introduction to palliative care
Learn about the context in which palliative care is provided and key aspects for the health and aged care workforce to consider when providing care.
Principles of palliative care
Learn about key aspects of an approach to care that supports quality, culturally-responsive palliative care for all people affected by life-limiting illness.
Communication
Gain confidence in communicating with people about palliative care and develop skills in approaching challenging conversations with empathy.
Providing care
Develop your knowledge and skills in a range of aspects of providing palliative care, including symptom assessment and management, and end-of-life care.
Specific focus topics
Learn about aspects of palliative care that are specific to different contexts, particular skills, and various workforce settings.
Profession / role-based learning pathways
Find a set of PalliBytes modules specific to your professional group or work role. Complete the required modules and assessment tasks for a course certificate.
Palliative Care Case Scenarios
Access these case scenario resources to work through video presentations and key questions that will support application of palliative care learning in practice. These resources can be used in individual or group learning contexts.
Sensitivity Warning
We acknowledge that learning about palliative care, dying and death can be challenging for many people. You may find that you experience strong emotional responses while studying this content.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that these resources discuss issues that may be culturally sensitive and may contain images, videos and voices of people who have passed away.
If you need support, please contact a local or national support service, such as: Lifeline 13 11 14 | 13 YARN 13 92 76 | Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.