The objective of this course is to equip healthcare professionals with all the information and skills they require to provide expert, compassionate care to patients who are in the final stages of their life.
Some key areas that this course covers includes:
End of life healthcare standards, legislation, and guidelines.
Person-centred end of life care plans.
How to recognise when someone is entering the last stages of their life.
Symptoms and pain relief during the last stages of life.
After death care and support available for family members.
Verification and certification of death.
Providing sensitive and compassionate care to patients and their families.
Once you have completed this short training course you will receive a certificate that formally recognises your competence in providing specialist end of life care and death verification to nationally recognised standards.
