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Tier 1 - Foundation

Verification of Expected Death

The course is aimed at staff who wish to develop knowledge and skills in recognising death and the p...

Course content

The course is aimed at staff who wish to develop knowledge and skills in recognising death and the process of verifying an expected death.

Who is it for

Suitable for registered health care professionals who need to understand the principles or to refresh knowledge of the verification of expected death process.

Location

virtual
Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

Wednesday 26 February 2025 – 2-3.30pm
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Thursday 3 April 10 – 11.30am
Monday 23 June 2 – 3.30pm
Friday 12 September 10 – 11.30am
Thursday 2 October 10 – 11.30am
Thursday 13 November 2 – 3.30pm
Friday 9 January 2026 10 – 11.30am
Monday 2 February 2026 2 – 3.30pm
Monday 9 March 2026 2– 3.30pm
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Tier 1 - Foundation

Carer’s Induction in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PEoLC)

Understand some of the Terminology used in PEoLC and differentiate between Palliative and End of Lif...

Course content

Understand some of the Terminology used in PEoLC and differentiate between Palliative and End of Life Care This session covers the Advance Care Planning process, the normal dying process, and common symptoms. You’ll address fears, explore available support, and learn how to access further training to enhance your confidence and knowledge.

Who is it for

All new care staff and those existing staff who have no basic training in PEoLC.

Location

virtual
Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

Wednesday 12 March 2025 – 2 - 4:30pm
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Thursday 15 May 2 – 4.30pm
Tuesday 15 July 10am – 12.30pm
Thursday 18 September 2 – 4.30pm
Monday 10 November 10am – 12.30p
Monday 19 January 2026 2pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday 11 March 2026 10am – 12.30pm
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Tier 1 - Foundation

Children’s Palliative Care Course

An overview of the key areas associated with Children’s Palliative and End of Life Care Opportuni...

Course content

An overview of the key areas associated with Children’s Palliative and End of Life Care Opportunity for Q&A and discussion are included within each session. This is a 5 week course. Delegates can book individual sessions or attend the whole programme Topics include: Pain, neurology, advance care planning, consent and the law

Who is it for

Any health care professional wishing to gain more confidence for the care of children with a palliative and end of life care diagnosis

Location

virtual
Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

introduction and Overview
Tuesday 1 April – 12.30-2pm
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Pain
Tuesday 13 May – 12.30-2pm
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Neurology
Wednesday 3 June – 12.30-2pm
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Other Symptoms
Wednesday 1 July – 12.30-2pm
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Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Care
Wednesday 9 September – 12.30-2pm
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Ethics, Consent and the Law
Tuesday 7 October – 12.30-2pm
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Tier 1 - Foundation

Principles of End-of-Life Care

An overview of the key areas associated with palliative and End of Life Care (EOLC). Principles of ...

Course content

An overview of the key areas associated with palliative and End of Life Care (EOLC). Principles of how to look after yourself as someone looking after a dying patient. Topics include: Principles of palliative care, essential communication, advance care planning, care in the last days, principles of loss and bereavement This is a 5 week, fortnightly rolling programme, you can book onto individual sessions or sign up for a whole programme.

Who is it for

Unregistered health care professionals (such as health care assistants, carer, support worker etc) wishing to gain more confidence in the care of adult patients with a palliative and end of life diagnosis.

Location

virtual
Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

This is a weekly rolling programme, giving you the flexibility to choose dates and times that suit you. You can book onto individual sessions or sign up for a whole programme.
Programme 3
Thursday 9 January – Thursday 6 March 2025 – 2-3pm
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Programme 1
Thursday 24 April – Thursday 19 June – 10.30-11.30am
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Programme 2
Thursday 11 September – Thursday 6 November – 2-3pm
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Programme 3
Thursday 8 January – Thursday 5 March 2026 – 10.30-11.30am
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Tier 1 - Foundation

Essential End of Life Care

An in-depth overview of the key areas associated with palliative and End of Life Care (EOLC). Topic...

Course content

An in-depth overview of the key areas associated with palliative and End of Life Care (EOLC). Topics covered include advance care planning, anticipatory medication, essential conversations, pain management, breathlessness and secretin management, loss and bereavement and delirium and symptom control. This is a 10 week rolling programme, giving you the flexibility to choose dates and times hat suit you. You can book onto individual sessions or sign up for the whole programme.

Who is it for

Any registered health and social care professional (such as nurses, doctors, paramedics, social workers etc) wishing to gain more confidence for the care of adult patients with a palliative and end of life care diagnosis

Location

virtual
Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

This is a weekly rolling programme, giving you the flexibility to choose dates and times that suit you. You can book onto individual sessions or sign up for a whole programme.
Programme 3
Tuesday 7 January – Tuesday 11 March 2025 2-3pm
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Programme 1
Tuesday 22 April – Tuesday 1 July – 10.30-11.30am
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Programme 2
Tuesday 9 September – Tuesday 18 November – 2-3pm
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Programme 3
Tuesday 6 January – Tuesday 17 March 2026 – 10.30-11.30am
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