With Dignity Until the End – Competent and Holistic Palliative Care
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With Dignity Until the End – Competent and Holistic Palliative Care

Diana Cottogni, DGKP

? Shape palliative care with empathy and respect! In our in-person course ‘With Dignity Until the End’, you will learn how to holistically support people in their final phase of life. Discover practical techniques to promote quality of life and support relatives. ?✨

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Description

In palliative care, the focus is not only on medical measures but also, in particular, on upholding human dignity, the quality of life of those affected – which constantly changes during the course of the illness – empathy and holistic support. In addition to a brief theoretical introduction to palliative care and quality of life, this course primarily conveys practical knowledge on how people with incurable illnesses and their relatives can be professionally, mindfully and individually supported in the short or long term. Of course, this takes into account physical, emotional and social aspects. Participants will also be introduced to alternative ways of supporting and caring for patients and relatives (e.g. essential oils, wraps and compresses, etc.).

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Course content

  • Basics and principles of palliative care and its ethical principles
  • Communication with the dying and their relatives
  • Quality of life – what is it?
  • Symptom management – relief of symptoms
  • Psychosocial support
  • Self-care for carers
  • Options for relieving symptoms
  • Importance of psychosocial support
  • Practical application of various alternative treatment methods
  • Reflecting on one's own attitude towards dying, death and grief
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Target group

Professionals in healthcare, nursing and social work

Dates and teaching units

18Sep

Villach 18.09.2025

18.09.2026, 08:00–16:00

Villach

Freitag, 18.09.2026

08:00 - 16:00

16Oct

Klagenfurt 16.10.2026

16.10.2026, 08:00–16:00

Klagenfurt
20Nov

Spittal 20.11.2026

20.11.2026, 08:00–16:00

Spittal an der Drau

Next date

AK Bildungsforum, Room 302

Widmanngasse 11, 9500 Villach, Österreich

Freitag, 18.09.2026

08:00 - 16:00 o'clock

Language of instruction: German

Seminar request possible

This course can be requested as a seminar.

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Course provider: The Carinthian Adult Education Centres

The Carinthian Adult Education Centres

Course provider: The Carinthian Adult Education Centres

For questions about course content, please contact:

The Carinthian Adult Education Centres

b.schranz@vhsktn.at0676 845 870 222