End of Life Care Module

 

Who is it for?

  • All nurses working in general practice or primary care who has an interest or would like to have a specialism in end of life care.

How does it work?

  • One online module composed of four units
  • One full day taught day*
  • Four 500 word reflective accounts

*taught days are currently being delivered by Zoom.

This module is written and delivered by field expert Isabel Quinn and is professionally accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Students will have 4 months (16 weeks) to complete the module but will be granted access to the online units for a maximum of 6 months. Zoom taught days are interactive with lots of discussion and opportunities to ask questions.

Students must complete the 500-word reflective accounts at the end of each unit. Upon successful completion students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Londonwide LMCs.

What does it cover?

  • Introduction and overview of end of life care
  • Recognition of end of life in advanced diseases
  • Communication skills and shard communication systems
  • Advance care planning and supporting choice care in last days and hours and care after death

Entry requirements:

  • Be a general nurse working in primary care.
  • Be supported by their practice / organisation to attend the taught day.
  • Be committed to the module for a minimum of 16 weeks.
  • Students will need to have access to email.

What does it cost?

The course cost £295 + VAT per person. 

To find out more about this course or to request an application form, please visit Londonwide LMCs' learning hub or contact the Programme Manager on nursetraining@lmc.org.uk