Doing the right thing at End of Life

The course covers the following topics:

• The current National context in relation to palliative and end of life care
• Application of the National Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care (2021-26) to clinical practice
• Cultural competence and diversity
• Patient centred communication
• Advance care planning conversations
• Symptom management
• Recognising the deteriorating patient and understanding and dying
• After death care, practical considerations
• Well-being and self-care for healthcare professionals. What about me?
• Feedback and reflection

Tutor Information

Both Melanie and Carolyn are visiting lecturers at City University who have over 40yrs combined experience in the field of Palliative and End of Life Care. Educated at master's level with extensive clinical experience in the hospital, hospice and community settings. Experience spans both at a local and national level. Melanie and Carolyn, driven by a shared passion for end of life care, are dedicated to crafting an inclusive, dynamic, and supportive learning environment for all participants.

Their commitment extends beyond traditional teaching, as they bring a genuine enthusiasm for fostering understanding and expertise in end of life care practices. Through their shared passion, Melanie and Carolyn aspire to instil not only knowledge but also a deep sense of empathy and compassion, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to provide comprehensive and person-centered end of life care.

Who is it for?

This course could be utilised as a Precursor to students wanting to follow a pathway in health and/or social care, Nursing apprenticeship students, Pre / post graduate students, Domiciliary workers, Care home staff, Social care students, Individuals who are considering a career where they may have a connection with dying people, Communities with an interest in end of life care

Timetable

This course runs over a full day.

Benefits

Attending this end of life care course offers a myriad of invaluable benefits. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the current national context surrounding palliative and end of life care, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape. The application of the National Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care (2021-26) to clinical practice ensures participants can seamlessly integrate these principles into their daily work, enhancing the quality of patient care. Cultural competence and diversity training foster sensitivity to individual needs, promoting inclusive and patient-centered approaches.

Participants will refine patient communication skills, especially in advance care planning conversations, ensuring meaningful and compassionate dialogues. Proficiency in symptom management, recognizing deteriorating patient conditions, and understanding the dying process further fortify participants with the expertise needed for comprehensive end of life care. This course uniquely addresses after-death care, offering useful insights into the practicalities.

Moreover, a focus on well-being and self-care for healthcare professionals emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal resilience. Ultimately, attending this course empowers participants with a holistic skill set and knowledge base, enabling them to provide exceptional and empathetic end of life care across diverse healthcare settings.

See course  overview.

Pre and post course feedback questionnaire to measure learning and pre/post confidence levels.

This course is designed to give an overview of palliative and end of life care within todays contemporary landscape. Delving into the fundamental aspects of living and dying well, the course aims to stimulate thoughtful reflection on the intricacies of these common domains. It would be appropriate for both those students starting their journey in both health and social care as well as more experienced learners who may want to be updated on current issues and challenges in the field.

English requirements

You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.

National Ambitions 2021-2026

Kathryn Mannix – With the end in mind

Kathryn Mannix – Listen