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Thank you for your patience—we’ll have it back online soon! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact onlinelearning@rcn.org.uk.

You will be provided with a set of flexible and accessible learning resources designed to support ongoing reflection, learning, and professional development 

Furthermore, this programme recognises the demands on healthcare workers when delivering care around dying and addresses self-care mechanisms and coping strategies to support your own well-being.

What Will You Learn: 

This concise module offers essential knowledge and skills to provide compassionate and effective care for individuals nearing the end of their lives. You will explore fundamental principles that guide dignified end-of-life care, focusing on the needs of the dying person, their loved ones, and caregivers. 

1. Identifying Imminent Death: 

• Recognizing the signs and symptoms that indicate a person is nearing the end of their life. 

2. Compassionate Communication: 

•  Engaging in sensitive and empathetic conversations with the dying person and their loved ones. 
• Providing emotional support throughout the dying process and after. 

3. Empowering Decision-Making: 

• Involving the dying person and their family in critical decisions regarding end-of-life care. 
• Respecting their wishes and preferences. 

4. Holistic Support: 

• Addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the dying person, their family, and caregivers. 
• Providing resources and assistance as required. 

5. Personalised Care Plans: 

•  Developing individualized care plans tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each dying person. 
• Delivering care with compassion, empathy, and respect. 

6. Self-Care: 

• Equip you with comprehensive resources to promote your own health and well-being.  
• You'll learn to identify self-care strategies and coping mechanisms to support your personal welfare 

The RCN value your feedback on our resources and would appreciate you filling in the short evaluation form at the end of the course. This will enable us to add relevant practice-based content to the course and ensure updates to provide the most current evidence based educational resources.