End of Life Care Training

Care staff who are caring for older people are increasingly involved in looking after them in their final days. End of Life Care is a difficult and demanding task, the emotional nature of the situation affects everyone. Everything should be done where possible to meet the wishes of the individual, their relatives and friends.

Course Content

COMMON CARE COMPETENCIES IN END OF LIFE STRATEGY
ROLE OF THE CARER
THE GOLD STANDARD FRAMEWORK. (GSF)
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING (ACP)
LEGISLATION
DIGNITY AND RESPECT
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
BELIEFS AND RELIGIONS
ADVOCACY
OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT
SAFEGUARDING
CONFIDENTIALITY
ABUSE
COMMUNICATION
ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING
RISK ASSESSMENT
PERSON CENTRED CARE
NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL
MEDICATION
NON MEDICAL INTERVENTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT HELP MAINTAIN WELLBEING
AFTER DEATH
SUDDEN DEATH
LAST OFFICES
POSSESSIONS
TRANSFER
YOURSELF
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
REGISTERING A DEATH

Evidence and Knowledge covered...

Covers Skills for Care Knowledge Set on End of Life Care (Revised Jan 2010).
Provides Evidence for level 2 and 3 Diplomas - taking the end of life pathway.
Provides Evidence for Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) units 62, 76 & 80.
Provides Evidence for Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) units 77 & 81.
Provides Evidence for the Skills for Care Common Induction Standard Outcomes.
Helps employers meet CQC requirements for End of Life training for staff

Learning Objectives

1. Increase knowledge of End of Life Care
2. Gain a full understanding of End of Life Care
3. Be able to provide more effective End of Life Care in their work role

Course Information

Duration: 3 hrs
Location: In the workplace or at a local venue
Number of Learners: Maximum of 15
Accreditation: Certificated by W&P, related to relevant NVQ units