Verification of Expected Death Training Course
This Verification of Expected Death Training Course is designed for nurses and healthcare professionals taking on the extended role of verifying an expected death. The course develops the knowledge and skills required to recognise death, carry out a safe and systematic verification of expected death, and complete the appropriate documentation.
Training covers clinical and legal requirements, signs of irreversible cessation of life, the verification procedure, recording the time of death, ethical responsibilities and communicating sensitively with families. Learners will also consider verification of expected death across different care settings and the importance of respecting individual, cultural and religious needs.
This course covers:
Recognising Death: Identify the clinical signs of irreversible cessation of life.
Verification Procedure: Understand the step-by-step process for verifying an expected death.
Clinical and Legal Requirements: Understand relevant professional, legal and clinical responsibilities.
Documentation: Accurately record verification, including the time of death.
Communication: Communicate sensitively with families and those close to the person.
Ethical and Cultural Considerations: Respect individual, cultural and religious beliefs and preferences.
Different Care Settings: Understand verification of expected death in care homes, hospitals, community and home settings.