Death and dying tends to be a taboo subject, with the very thought of dying evoking fear in many people. This content is designed to inform Care Workers of the various Aspects of Care and Treatment of people who are at the End of Life stage and after Death.

The content covers Palliative Care, Emotional and Spiritual Care, Dignified Care while appreciating Cultural Differences and ways in which to Communicate Bad News to people. It also explores Kubler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief, the types of Grief and the Symptoms while also providing information for the Self-Care or Care Workers and their own Emotional and Spiritual wellbeing. 

Learning Outcomes:

This module will cover:

• Dimensions of Care
• Care of the Person facing Death
• Supporting Families and Carers
• Self-Care