About the Course
The objective of this course is to equip healthcare professionals with all the information and skills they require to provide expert, compassionate care to patients who are in the final stages of their life.
Some key areas that this course covers includes:
End of life healthcare standards, legislation, and guidelines.
Person-centred end of life care plans.
How to recognise when someone is entering the last stages of their life.
Symptoms and pain relief during the last stages of life.
After death care and support available for family members.
Providing sensitive and compassionate care to patients and their families. Staff that are trained in end of life care are equipped with the knowledge and skills they require to provide respectful, and compassionate care for their patients or residents in their final days.