Care and Treatment at End of Life

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CTEOL

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Recall how each person's life experience may affect their end-of-life experience.
Identify interventions that will help provide comfort to a person and their support system at the end of life.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

Before You Begin

Facing the Dying Process

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Cultural Differences

The Impact of Culture

Cultural Competency at End of Life

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Relationships

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Planning Ahead

End-of-Life Decisions

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Pain

Meet Charles

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 6: Symptoms and Supportive Interventions

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 7: Grief Support

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 8: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

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: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.