AR70 Caring for the dying patient

Course summary

End of life care is a traumatic and complex process, and now very much a part of the expanding Health Care Assistant's role. This course will help you take care of dying people and their families with skill and compassion.

Who should attend?

Health Care Assistants/ Support Workers

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
2 day(s)	14 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Understand palliative and terminal care
Recognise the care team's roles
Discuss the stages of death and dying
Be more aware of the fears and worries that the client and their family may have
Be aware of the patient's and family's needs in relation to death, dying and bereavement
How to provide care in a safe, respectful and comforting manner
Improve your communication skills
Reflect on the dying and bereavement process

Course programme

Definition and principles of palliative care
Guidelines and care plans
Care team- roles and responsibilities
The stages of death and dying
Patient and family needs
Effective communication
Providing care
Patient support
Comfort and pain control
Pressure area care
Patient hygiene
Nutritional issues
Stages of grief
Personal coping strategies and support

Led by

TBA