About Course
The End of Life Care course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to offer compassionate, respectful care to individuals approaching the end of their lives. It covers the physical, emotional, and ethical aspects of end-of-life care, ensuring that professionals understand how to support patients and their families during this difficult time.
What Will You Learn?
- Understand the physical and emotional needs of individuals in end-of-life care.
- Recognize the importance of providing respectful, person-centred care.
- Explore the legal and ethical considerations of end-of-life care, including Advance Care Plans and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.
- Develop skills to support families and loved ones of patients nearing end of life.
- Learn about pain and symptom management, including palliative and hospice care options.
- Understand the importance of multi-disciplinary teamwork in delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
Material Includes
- End of Life Care training workbook.
- Access to online resources and further reading materials on end-of-life care.
- Certificate of attendance, valid for 3 years.
- Post-training support materials and follow-up resources.
Requirements
- No prior experience with end-of-life care is necessary.
- Suitable for all levels of care providers in healthcare, social care, and community settings.
Audience
- Healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and healthcare assistants.
- Care home staff, domiciliary carers, and support workers.
- Chaplains, social workers, and hospice workers.
- Anyone in a caregiving role who supports individuals with life-limiting conditions.
Course Content
Session 1: Introduction to End of Life Care
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What is End of Life Care?
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Recognizing the End of Life Stage
Session 2: Physical Needs in End of Life Care
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Pain Management
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Symptom Management
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Personal Care
Session 3: Emotional and Psychological Support
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Psychological Impact of End of Life
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Psychosocial Needs of the Dying Person
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Support for Families and Loved Ones
Session 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations
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Advance Care Planning
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Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
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Ethical Issues in End of Life Care
Session 5: Cultural, Religious, and Spiritual Needs
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Cultural Considerations
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Spiritual Needs
Session 6: Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
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Working Together
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Communication within Teams
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Supporting Continuity of Care
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