Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MSEOL
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe at least five symptoms that are present during the dying process.
Determine best strategies for supporting families and caregivers throughout the dying process.
Explain the dying process and death pronouncement.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The End of Life
Coping
Common Physical Symptoms
Delirium
Loss of Appetite
Nausea and Vomiting
Physical Pain
Constipation
Dyspnea
Fatigue
Overview of the Dying Process
What Is Death?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Final Stages of Death
Circulatory System
Energy
Integumentary System
Neurological System
Elimination
Respiratory System
Review
Summary
Section 4: Death Pronouncement and Supportive Interventions Following Death
Who Can Pronounce Death?
Steps in Pronouncing Death
Death Notification
Hospice
Presentation
Focus on the Family
How to Help
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: 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: Hospice.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.