End of Life Care

Our End of Life Care e-Learning equips healthcare professionals in Ireland with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide dignified, person-centred end of life care. It covers communication, symptom management, ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and self-care for professionals.

Course Agenda:

• Understand the principles of compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care.
• Recognise the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Learn how to communicate sensitively about dying and death.
• Manage pain and symptom relief effectively.
• Understand ethical and legal considerations in end-of-life decisions.
• Support dignity, privacy, and comfort for patients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and documentation.
• Provide emotional support to families and colleagues.
• Understand bereavement processes and aftercare.
• Promote respect, empathy, and professionalism in palliative care.