Description
Verification of Death Online Training
This elearning Verification of Death Training Course is made to help healthcare workers learn the important skills they need to confidently and correctly verify a death.
You will learn about the main signs to look for when verifying a death, the legal rules you need to follow, and how to talk with families and other healthcare workers in a kind and respectful way during this sensitive time.
The elearning course is aimed at health workers working in primary care, supportive care and care homes. It will support the development of your knowledge and skill to competently verify death of adults.
What You’ll Gain:
- Understanding of the legal requirements for verifying a death
- Knowledge of the clinical signs of death
- Step-by-step guidance on the verification process
- Best practices for compassionate communication with families
- Confidence in fulfilling this role in accordance with professional standards
Alternative: Face to Face Verification of Expected Death Training
- Developed by professionals
- CPD Approved
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded
- Progress tracker
- Easy to use interface
Who is it for?
The Verification of Death online training is designed for healthcare professionals including:
- Doctors,
- Nurses, and
- Other authorised healthcare personnel responsible for confirming and certifying a person’s death.
The course provides essential knowledge and skills to ensure accurate and proper verification procedures in compliance with legal and medical standards.
When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.
As this course has been accredited by the CPD Group your certificate will contain the CPD logo and unique reference number.
Key Points on verification of death
- Understand the legal and professional context related to death verification and certification.
- Differentiate between an expected and an unexpected death, and any policies or procedures related to these.
- Develop knowledge, skill and competence to sensitively perform verification of death.
Course Format
This course is simple and easy to follow. You can learn at your own pace, completely online.
The course includes reading materials and short quizzes to help you understand the topics better. You can go through the lessons as slowly or quickly as you like to make sure you learn everything well.
You will get:
- Lessons on all the important topics
- Quizzes at the end of each lesson to check what you’ve learned
- A final test to see how much you know
Once you finish the course, you will get a certificate to show you have completed it successfully.
Course Requirements
To successfully complete the course, you will need:
- Basic understanding of the subject matter relevant to your role (e.g., healthcare).
- A device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with internet access.
- Ability to dedicate the required time to complete the course (approximately 1 hours in total).
- Willingness to engage with the content and quizzes for assessment.
No prior certification is required to enrol, but a foundational knowledge of the field is beneficial.
Enrolment Information
Enrolling in the course is simple and can be done in a few steps:
- Register Online: Click the “book now” button on this page to start your registration process.
- Confirm Payment: Complete the payment process through our secure platform (if applicable). Once payment is confirmed, you will receive a welcome email with all the details.
- Access the Course: After registration, you will receive login credentials that allow you to access the course materials. You can start learning immediately and work through the modules at your own pace.
There are no deadlines for enrolment, and you can begin the course at any time.
Course Outcomes
Here are the learning outcomes for the verification of death online course:
- Understanding Law & Ethics: You will grasp the legal and ethical aspects of verifying death.
- Mastering Physical Checks: You’ll become proficient in recognising the physical signs and checks required to confirm death.
- Effective Communication: Enhance your ability to communicate with compassion during the verification process.
- Skills in Documentation: Develop the skills needed to accurately document the verification.
- Procedures and Steps: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the necessary steps and procedures to follow after verification.
- Cultural Awareness: Learn to be sensitive to cultural differences in death practices.
- Self-Care Techniques: Acquire techniques for managing your emotions and well-being.
- Continual Learning: Stay up-to-date on the best practices and legal requirements in this field.
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Course Benefits
By taking the verification of death online course, many participants have been able to:
- Develop skills for accurate online death verification.
- Ensure legal compliance and adherence to protocols.
- Improve efficiency and timeliness in the verification process.
- Enable remote accessibility for verifications from any location.
- Enhance communication skills for online interactions with individuals and authorities.
- Contribute to ongoing professional development with a valuable skill set
