Palliative Care for Patients with Pulmonary Diseases

Overview

The American Thoracic Society and the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) have partnered to offer a foundational course series—Introduction to Palliative Care for Healthcare Professionals, Symptom Management, and Communication Skills for Serious Illness Conversations—to help clinicians develop core skills for providing basic palliative care to patients with serious respiratory illness.

These courses are designed to complement and build upon one another, with Introduction to Palliative Care for Healthcare Professionals as a starting point. Clinicians can then deepen their skills in managing complex symptoms and having meaningful conversations with patients and families. Together, the courses build practical, person-centered approaches that support high-quality care throughout the course of advanced lung disease.

Acknowledgement​

This collection of course modules was produced in collaboration with the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). Activities on course modules are eligible for CME. Click on the module below to see accreditation and registration information.

Course Modules

 

Activity Prices

  Non-Member
Price*
Palliative Care for Patients with Pulmonary Diseases - Bundle of All 7 Courses $400.00 
Introduction to Palliative Care for Healthcare Professionals $59.00 
Symptom Management  
Dyspnea in Patients with Serious Illness $237.00 
Depression in Patients with Serious Illness $237.00 
Anxiety in Patients with Serious Illness $237.00 
Communication Skills for Serious Illness Conversations  
Discussing Serious News $158.00 
Discussing Prognosis with Patients and Caregivers $158.00 
Clarifying Patient Goals of Care $158.00 


*If you are a CAPC member, you already have access to these courses and resources. Check here.

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