End of Life Care: Our Attitudes About Death

Hours: 0.50
# Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ELCOAAD

Death and dying are difficult subjects to talk about. There are many different emotions related to death and dying. How a person deals with the emotions and discussions of death and dying are related to the attitude one has on the subject. This course will discuss how attitudes influence discussions and emotions related to death and dying. It also discusses how cultural values and other factors impact a person's attitude on death and dying. Without this knowledge, personal biases may negatively impact patient care, especially at end of life.

Course Description

Death and dying are difficult subjects to talk about. There are many different emotions related to death and dying. How a person deals with the emotions and discussions of death and dying are related to the attitude one has on the subject. This course will discuss how attitudes influence discussions and emotions related to death and dying. It also discusses how cultural values and other factors impact a person's attitude on death and dying. Without this knowledge, personal biases may negatively impact patient care, especially at end of life.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

Florida Assisted Living - General Training

0.5 HOURS

59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

0.5 HOURS

Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2337218

Course Details

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ELCOAAD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 8/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify three ways beliefs about death affect patients and their families.
Describe how your attitude and reactions to death impact the care you provide.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Attitudes Toward Death

Review

Summary

Section 3: Perspectives on Death and Dying

Exploring Attitudes About Death

Review

Summary

Section 4: Your Beliefs About Death

Talking About Death

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN, MSCN

Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She is certified as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice. Disclosure: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN, MSCN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Accommodations
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End of Life Care: Our Attitudes About Death

$ 20.0 $20.00 $20.00

Florida Assisted Living - General Training

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

$ 20.0 $20.00

$20.00