Overview

Delivering compassionate care at the end of life requires specialist knowledge and empathy. This course equips learners with the skills to support patients and families through end-of-life journeys.

Learning Outcomes

·       Understand principles of palliative and end-of-life care.

·       Recognise physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

·       Communicate effectively with patients and families.

·       Support dignity, comfort, and pain management.

·       Apply ethical and legal considerations.

Course Content

·       Principles of palliative care

·       Symptom control and comfort care

·       Communication at end of life

·       Emotional support and bereavement

·       Ethics, consent, and legal frameworks.

Entry Requirements

Open to all health and social care staff.