Specialist care
4 lessons
CPD certificate
2–3 hours
About this course
Help make the end-of-life experience as dignified and painless as possible. Understand the process and the feelings that follow a death, and learn how to support both individuals and families.
What you'll learn
- Principles of good end-of-life care
- Advance care planning and personal wishes
- Managing pain and symptoms with dignity
- Supporting families through bereavement
- Looking after your own wellbeing
Course content
4 lessons · 1 assessment
1
Approaching end of life
Reading
Care planning and wishes
Reading
Comfort and dignity
Reading
Bereavement support
Reading
Assessment — 3 questions
Pass 80%
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