Verification of Death
for Registered Practitioners
📅 Duration: 3 hours (half-day)
🎓 Accreditation: ✅ CPD Accredited
👩⚕️ Audience: Registered nurses and other registered practitioners who may be required to verify expected adult death.
🏥 Format: Available live online or face-to-face at your organisation
👥 Group Size: Up to 10 delegates
Verification of Death Training for Registered Practitioners
Course Details:
Our Verification of Death Training supports registered practitioners to understand the professional, legal and practical responsibilities involved in confirming that a person has died.
The course covers the difference between verification and certification of death, expected and unexpected death, when to escalate to a doctor, Medical Examiner or Coroner, and the step-by-step examination and documentation process. Covers expected death, DNACPR/ReSPECT, documentation, bereavement care and Coroner referral considerations.
Verification of death is a sensitive and important clinical responsibility. It requires practitioners to work within their competence, follow local policy, communicate compassionately with families and document findings clearly.
Learning Outcomes – Verification of Expected Death
By the end of this CPD-accredited course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between verification and certification of death
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a registered practitioner
- Identify when a death may need involvement from the Medical Examiner or Coroner
- Explain the procedure for verifying death, including infection control, examination and documentation
- Describe the clinical examination process used to confirm death
- Recognise the emotional impact death can have on relatives, colleagues, carers and other residents
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Why Choose Hickby?
👩⚕️ Nurse-led expertise
Delivered by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators with real-world practice.
🎓 CPD accredited
Assurance that training meets national professional standards.
📖 Evidence-based
Aligned with NICE, RCN, and NMC guidance for safe, effective care.
"An excellent and compassionate session, delivered clearly and professionally."
Registered Nurse
Care Home Setting
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