Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DGLDAD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the goals of end-of-life care.
Discuss the ethical issues surrounding end-of-life decisions.
Explain best practices for supporting individuals' end-of-life decisions.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: How the Dying Process Has Changed
Quality of Care at the End of Life
Care at the End of Life
Palliative and Hospice Care
Review
Summary
Section 3: Pain and Symptom Management
Consider the Complexity
Other Distressing Symptoms
Review
Summary
Section 4: Communication
Discussions about End of Life
Emma’s Story
Review
Summary
Section 5: Ethical Issues
Life-Sustaining Procedures
Hospitalization
Trial of Treatment
Review
Summary
Section 6: Dying, Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
Emma’s Story
Other Signs and Symptoms in the Final Days
The Grief Experience
Grieving Process
Ways to Cope with Grief
Bereavement
Check in With the Family
Help the Family to Move On
Call to Check in at Defined Intervals
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.