What is it about?

This 40-hour multimedia online course is focused on improving end-of-life care for adults. It covers different understandings of and support for ‘a good death’, effective communication, grief and bereavement and ethics in end-of-life care. Written assuming no prior knowledge, the online learning guides support you in building your understanding of end-of-life care by working step-by-step through audio and video accounts from practice and written case studies, as well as accessible discussions of up-to-date research and theory.

Who is it for?
It is suitable for any practitioner's in health and social care interested in the basics of health and wellbeing.

What will participants learn?

is 40-hour multimedia online course is focused on improving the end-of-life care for adults. Key topics are:

A ‘good death’: You will learn about the different understandings of what it takes to support a ‘good death’ including caring for those from other cultures. Predicting death and care pathways and frameworks are also explored.
Communication for end-of-life care: Principles for effective communication (and reasons for failures in communication) with people who are dying and those around them are considered. You will develop an understanding of a well-established approach to communication through a series of video and audio material from practitioners and people who are dying. Delivering and receiving bad news receives particular attention.
Grief and bereavement: By looking at different theories of grief you will gain an understanding of the diverse ways in which it is experienced. Differences between people will be explored. You will take a critical look at how people who are grieving are supported.
Doing the right thing - ethics in end-of-life care: You will develop an applied understanding of core ethical principles and processes in end-of-life care. Issues particular to end-of-life care will be discussed in relation to difficult situations in end-of-life care - decision making, truth telling, informed consent, mental capacity and advance plans including ‘do not attempt resuscitation’ orders.

How will it be delivered?

E-Learning

How will participants be assessed?
Although this course does not carry university credit, regular computer marked tests and self-reviews can be used to test your understanding. The course is entirely self-directed and includes learning advisor support.

What experience / qualifications do participants need?    
There are no entry requirements. 

Code
KG001

When is it? 
The module is delivered online students can register for and start studying as required.

Where is it? 
The module is delivered online so students can study in a place that suits them

University Contact Details
Name: Paul Armer
Email: paul.armer@open.ac.uk
Telephone: 0300 303 5303

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Link to apply
See your Trust Education Lead for a registration form