Course Aims

Learning Outcomes

• Know the 5 Priorities of care
• Understand your role and responsibilities surrounding end of life
• Recognise the importance of listening skills
• Know different techniques of effective communication
• Be aware of the symptoms that indicate that death is likely
• Be aware of all the different types of abuse
• Recognise signs of abuse 
• Know different ways to assess and monitor pain
• Know the relevant documentation regarding the end of life
• Understand the responsibilities of the different professionals involved in end of life care
• Recognise the impact that religious and cultural beliefs may have of the dying and their loved ones
• Understand your role after a patient has died
• Be aware of ways to support family and colleagues

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