Care of the Patient at the End of Life
Overview
Caring for patients nearing end of life requires an increased level of knowledge and skills. This course delivers evidence-based tools and resources in prognostication, communication, and symptom management, helping you better identify and support these patients and their families. You’ll also learn about regulatory and ethical issues, as well as hospice eligibility, coverage, and admission.
What You'll Learn
- Understand how prognostication impacts the patient’s access to healthcare along the primary care, palliative care, and hospice continuum
- Explore the history, philosophy, and requirements for hospice and other end-of-life treatment preferences
- Learn more about assessing and managing symptoms of advanced illness
- Delineate the signs and symptoms of impending death
- Apply the essentials of ethical principles common to end-of-life scenarios
What You'll Earn
4 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider #CEP11422
Who Should Enroll
Physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, and others working with seriously ill patients in any care setting
Completion and Refunds
To complete this course and obtain a certificate, you must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. No refunds are given for self-paced courses. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.
