Description

The Death Procedures eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the appropriate procedures and considerations that may apply following a death within a care or support environment.

The course explores the importance of responding to a death with dignity, sensitivity and respect, while following appropriate organisational procedures and individual responsibilities. Learners will consider practical and professional considerations following a death, including communication, documentation, personal belongings and supporting those who may be affected.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees working in health, care and support environments.
• Care and support workers.
• Employees who may be involved in procedures following a person's death.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for care or support services.
• New employees requiring awareness of procedures following a death.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of appropriate workplace procedures and responsibilities following a death.

What You Will Learn

• Responsibilities that may arise following a person's death.
• The importance of maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
• Following organisational policies and procedures after a death.
• Appropriate actions immediately following a death.
• Understanding individual roles and responsibilities.
• Communicating sensitively and appropriately with others.
• Supporting family members, colleagues and others who may be affected.
• Respecting cultural, spiritual and individual wishes and practices.
• Appropriate handling of the deceased in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Maintaining appropriate infection prevention and hygiene practices.
• Managing personal belongings appropriately.
• Completing required records and documentation.
• Maintaining confidentiality and protecting personal information.
• Recognising circumstances that require referral or escalation.
• Working within individual responsibilities and organisational procedures.
• Recognising the potential emotional impact of dealing with death.
• Accessing appropriate workplace support where required.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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