This course is to help staff to develop your understanding and knowledge of how to sensitively and appropriately care for individuals in the final stages of life.
Learning Outcomes:
Understanding and knowledge of core principles
Communication skills for supporting
Knowledge of end of life pathway
Caring/support people who are palliative
Common symptoms
Understanding of religion, culture and spiritual needs
Knowledge of medication issues
Holistic approach
Pain management
Advanced care planning
Stages of Bereavement
Death, dying and bereavement
Duration: 1/2 day
Further information: This 1/2 day course can be extended to a full day's training which will focus on best practice in End of Life Care and toolkits that can be used to ensure that each individual’s care is person centred and meets their needs and addresses risk.
“Interactive training which is adapted to the staffing and client groups. Owners are very involved and always willing to provide advice or guidance and adapt the training to fit the business needs. Very well led service and feedback from staff is always excellent.”