Death, Dying & Bereavement / End of Life Care Online Training

This online training course covers deaths in healthcare, legal and ethical aspects, communication skills, palliative care, cultural considerations, grief support, self-care, practical scenarios, and resources.

1. Introduction to Death, Dying & Bereavement:

• Understanding the importance of addressing death and dying in healthcare.
• Recognizing the impact of death and bereavement on patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

2. Legal and Ethical Considerations:

• Familiarizing with the legal and ethical frameworks related to end-of-life care in the UK.
• Understanding the concept of advance care planning and decision-making processes.

3. Communication Skills:

• Developing effective communication skills when discussing end-of-life care with patients and their families.
• Learning empathetic listening techniques and responding to emotional concerns.

4. Palliative Care and Symptom Management:

• Understanding the principles and goals of palliative care.
• Identifying common physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms experienced by patients at the end of life.
• Exploring strategies for symptom management and improving the quality of life.

5. Cultural and Religious Considerations:

• Recognizing the influence of cultural and religious beliefs on end-of-life care and bereavement practices.
• Promoting cultural sensitivity and respecting diversity in end-of-life care.

6. Grief and Bereavement Support:

• Recognizing the grieving process and understanding different grief reactions.
• Identifying strategies to provide emotional support to bereaved families and colleagues.
• Familiarizing with available bereavement support services and resources in the UK.

7. Self-Care and Professional Boundaries:

• Understanding the impact of providing end-of-life care on healthcare professionals.
• Promoting self-care strategies and resilience to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.
• Establishing professional boundaries and seeking support when needed.

8. Case Studies and Practical Scenarios:

• Analyzing ethical dilemmas and making appropriate decisions in end-of-life care situations.

9. Resources and Further Support:

• Providing access to additional resources, guidelines, and tools related to end-of-life care in the UK.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding the importance of addressing death, dying, and bereavement in healthcare.
2. Familiarity with the legal and ethical frameworks related to end-of-life care in the UK, including advance care planning and decision-making processes.
3. Developing effective communication skills when discussing end-of-life care with patients and their families, including empathetic listening techniques and responding to emotional concerns.
4. Knowledge of the principles and goals of palliative care, as well as strategies for symptom management and improving the quality of life for patients at the end of life.
5. Recognizing the influence of cultural and religious beliefs on end-of-life care and bereavement practices, and promoting cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
6. Understanding the grieving process and different grief reactions, and being able to provide emotional support to bereaved families and colleagues.
7. Awareness of the impact of providing end-of-life care on healthcare professionals and the importance of self-care strategies to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.
8. Establishing professional boundaries and seeking support when needed in end-of-life care situations.
9. Analyzing ethical dilemmas and making appropriate decisions in end-of-life care scenarios through case studies and practical scenarios.
10. Accessing additional resources, guidelines, and tools related to end-of-life care in the UK, as well as knowing relevant organizations and support networks available for healthcare professionals and bereaved individuals.

Certificates are included.

Course Duration 1 Hour.

This Training module will be available for 6 months to complete from date of purchase.