Provides employees with a good understanding of how to care for the dying

Course Objectives /Aims & Learning Outcomes

Course Aims:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to ;

• Have a clear understanding End of life care
• Demonstrate effective communication
• State the principles of delivering bad news
• Explain palliative care and person centred planning

Learning Outcomes:

• To give staff an understanding of dealing with a dying service user and their family

Course Outline

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Introduction to End of life tools awareness
• Effective communication
• Key principles of delivering bad news
• Communicating bad news
• Palliative Care
• Person centred care planning

Intended for

• All employees in the health and social care sector

Modes of delivery

• Presentation
• Group discussion and activities
• Assessment

Benefits Perceived by the Delegates

• Better understanding of dealing with end of life and communication with family
• Attendance certificate

Course Duration

• 6 hrs