Advance Care Planning and Symptom Management in Paediatric Palliative Care Simulation Day

Building confidence in advance care planning and symptom management

Course overview

This high-fidelity simulation day supports professionals to develop the confidence and skills required to manage complex paediatric palliative care situations. Through realistic scenarios and facilitated discussion, participants explore advance care planning, symptom management and escalation decisions within a supportive learning environment. 

What you will learn? 

  • Understanding advance care planning documentation and processes 
  • Confidence in discussing advance care planning with families 
  • Ethical and legal aspects of treatment escalation decisions 
  • Symptom management planning and medication use 
  • Safe use of syringe drivers and symptom management tools 

 

Date: 9 March 2026 

Learning outcomes: Palliative care knowledge and skills aligned to the NHSE QIS PEOLC Framework. 

Certification: Email certificate provided following completion of the course. 

Who is this course for?

Multidisciplinary professionals working in hospital, community and hospice settings who are involved in the care of children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. 

How you will learn

Participants take part in high-fidelity simulation scenarios followed by structured debriefs. These facilitated discussions support reflection, shared learning and multidisciplinary collaboration. 

Course leader
Delivered by expert Paediatric Palliative Care Clinicians led by Martin House and supported by colleagues across the Yorkshire region.
Course testimonials
“I really enjoyed the different scenarios and how close to reality they were. They were challenging and made me consider different approaches.”
“Excellent safe learning space. Brilliant to be with other professionals in the paediatric palliative care field.”
Advance Care Planning and Symptom Management in Paediatric Palliative Care Simulation Day
Duration
1 day
Location
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Delivery
In person
Cost
Nurses and Allied health professionals: ÂŁ105
Doctors: ÂŁ150
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