End of Life Care
This End of Life Care course explores palliative care, advance care planning, advance directives, DNACPR, anticipatory medication, and symptom management. Learn to provide compassionate, person-centred and culturally sensitive care while supporting dignity, comfort, communication, spiritual wellbeing, and quality of life.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand end of life care, palliative care, advance care planning (ACP), and advance directives.
- Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care while supporting emotional, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing.
- Recognise and manage common end of life symptoms, including pain, agitation, distress, and oral health needs.
- Understand anticipatory medication and DNACPR decisions to support comfort, dignity, and patient wishes.
- Communicate sensitively about death and dying, responding to challenging questions with empathy and professionalism.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand end of life care, palliative care, advance care planning (ACP), and advance directives.
- Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care while supporting emotional, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing.
- Recognise and manage common end of life symptoms, including pain, agitation, distress, and oral health needs.
- Understand anticipatory medication and DNACPR decisions to support comfort, dignity, and patient wishes.
- Communicate sensitively about death and dying, responding to challenging questions with empathy and professionalism.
Modules
Module 1
Introduction to End of Life Care
Module 2
Essentials of Advance Care Planning
Module 3
Discussing Death and Dying
Module 4
Fostering Spiritual Health
Module 5
Managing Common Symptoms at Life's End
Module 6
Addressing Pain
Module 7
Managing Respiratory Issues
Module 8
Controlling Nausea and Vomiting
Module 9
Easing Agitation and Distress
Module 10
Maintaining Oral Health
Module 11
Navigating Challenges with Eating and Drinking
Module 12
Overcoming Fatigue
Module 13
Dealing with Depression
Module 14
Recognizing the Signs of Approaching Death
Module 15
Preparing with Anticipatory Medication
Module 16
Understanding DNACPR
Module 17
Utilizing the NHS Fast Track Tool for Care
Module 18
Procedures Following Death
Module 19
Support for the Bereaved
Module 20
Self-Care for Caregivers
Module 21
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Frequently Asked Questions
End of life care supports people in the final stage of life by focusing on comfort, dignity, symptom management, emotional wellbeing, and respecting individual care preferences.
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life during serious illness, while end of life care specifically supports people approaching the final stage of life.
Advance care planning allows people to discuss and record future healthcare preferences, including treatment choices, advance decisions, and wishes if they cannot communicate.
DNACPR means Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It records a decision that CPR should not be attempted if a person's heart or breathing stops.
End of life symptom management may include pain relief, anticipatory medication, oral care, and support for agitation, breathlessness, anxiety, and distress.