In-Service Kit: Understanding Palliative Care and the Five Domains of Pain (2025)

This ready-to-teach in-service kit includes all the pieces needed to teach a 25-minute in-service.

In-Service Topic "Understanding Palliative Care and the Five Domains of Pain" In this in-service we are going to define palliative care, examine the differences between palliative care and hospice care, and consider common misconceptions about them.  We will also review the five domains of pain, how to assess and alleviate them, the connection between palliative care and trauma-informed care, and how to build the necessary communications skills.  

This in-service kit includes:

  • A recorded video of the in-service (internet access required)
  • Lesson Plan (PDF) Presentation slides and script (Microsoft PowerPoint File)
  • Presentation handout as slides and notes (PDF)
  • 4-page summary of presentation (PDF)
  • Pre-test (PDF)
  • 4 post-tests with 5 questions each and answer key (PDF)
  • Follow-up (PDF)
  • Certificate Template (PDF)
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