End of Life Care Training

This 3 hour training course will be delivered by a Clinical Nurse Educator with first hand clinical experience, drawing on their own experience and knowledge.

This topic is also available as part of a full days training including Syringe Driver Management and Verification of Death

Suitable For:
The contents of this course aimed at Adult Social Care Staff and is suitable for all staffing levels.

Session Aim:
The aim of our End of Life Care training course is to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care for patients who are nearing the end of their lives. According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 40 million people worldwide require palliative care, and only a fraction of them receive it.

Attendees will gain an overview of the National Guidance that surrounds Palliative and End of Life care, including the differences between the two. You will learn to recognise when a person is close to death, identify signs and symptoms, and manage them holistically. Additionally, you will understand the importance of good communication and its impact on healthcare, recognising how it positively impacts the individual and their legacy with families. With this training, you will be better equipped to provide high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families, and help to close the gap in access to palliative care.

Learning Outcomes:

• Have an overview of the national guidance that surrounds Palliative and End of Life care.
• Identify the differences between Palliative and End of Life care.
• Understand the term Advanced Care Planning.
• Understand the importance of recognising when a person is close to death.
• Be able to identify signs that a person is in the last few days/hours of life.
• Be able to identify symptoms that may be present when a person is dying.
• Be able to assess and manage these symptoms holistically.
• Understand the importance of good communication and its impact in healthcare.
• Recognise the impact of good communication on the individual and the legacy with families