The study of end-of-life care
About The Course
Duration: Personalized
In the journey of life, the end is an inevitable chapter that each of us will face. The study of end-of-life care is not merely an academic pursuit but a profound commitment to understanding and improving the experiences of those nearing the end of their lives. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and compassion necessary to provide exemplary care during this critical phase.
End-of-life care encompasses a wide range of practices aimed at ensuring comfort, dignity, and respect for individuals as they approach their final moments. It involves managing physical symptoms, addressing emotional and psychological needs, and supporting families through the process of loss and grief. The principles of palliative care and the concept of a ‘good death’ are central to this field, emphasizing the importance of quality of life even in its final stages.
Topic List
The following are the topics taught in this course:
- End-of-life care.
- Life threatening illnesses.
- Factors that influence attitude towards death: Culture.
- Factors that influence attitude towards death: Religion.
- Factors that influence attitude towards death: Age.
- How to meet the needs of a dying client.
- Needs of the family of a dying client.
- Palliative Care.
- The stages of grief.
- Denial.
- Anger.
- Bargaining.
- Depression.
- Acceptance.
- The effects of grief.
- Signs of death.
- Post-mortem care