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Compassionate Care and the Challenges of the Dying


9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (7 contact hours)

Course Objectives

  • Differentiate between palliative and hospice care
  • Describe how to effectively communicate to a dying person
  • Recognize how good customer service is important throughout the dying process
  • Compare cultural differences related to death and dying
  • Identify signs of impending death

Course Outline

  • End of Life Philosophy
  • Death and Mortality Exercise
  • Effective Communication
  • Case Studies
  • End of Life Customer Service
  • Signs and Symptoms of Dying
  • Measuring Success
  • Regulatory Compliance

Course Description

This course is taught by a Registered Nurse who works in long-term care and understands the daily challenges of caring for people at the end of life.  We connect with your staff and work through those challenges and provide tools and resources for success.  This course is designed to teach staff how to provide a personal, peaceful, and meaningful dying experience for elders and families.


Course Price:

$75


Calendar

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Information/Registration

Call 913-477-8251 to register or for more information.

 
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