End Of Life Online Course | CPD Approved | UKCAT College
Course Overview
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Providing effective end of life care requires compassion, understanding and sensitivity. Caring for someone approaching the end of their life can be challenging, and there may be several professionals, carers, family members and other people involved in their care.
This End of Life Care Course provides an introduction to the end of life care process, helping learners understand what to expect and how to respond appropriately during this important stage of a person’s life.
The course explores the emotional aspects of end of life care, patterns of dying, the dying process, and the importance of appropriate support and aftercare.
Understanding End of Life Care
End of life care should be compassionate, holistic and effective, while taking account of the individual needs and wishes of the person receiving care.
The course introduces learners to the key aspects of end of life care and explores what they may encounter when supporting someone during the final stages of their life.
Feelings and Emotions
End of life care can involve a wide range of emotions for the individual receiving care, their family and those providing support.
This section explores some of the feelings and emotions associated with end of life care, helping learners develop greater awareness of the emotional challenges that may arise.
The Dying Process
The course explores patterns of dying and the dying process, helping learners understand what may happen during the final stages of life.
Developing this awareness can help care workers and other professionals provide appropriate and compassionate support.
Support and Aftercare
Effective end of life care also involves providing appropriate support to those affected by a person’s death.
The course considers support and aftercare and highlights the importance of working appropriately with other professionals involved in end of life care.
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What Will You Learn?
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Who Is This Course For?
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KEY BENIFITS
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COURSE MODULES
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1 | End of Life Care | 70% |
| 2 | Feelings and Emotions | 70% |
| 3 | Patterns of Dying | 70% |
| 4 | The Dying Process | 70% |
| 5 | Support and Aftercare | 70% |
