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Death As a Part of Life

About the Course:

This course will explore issues affecting end-of-life care decisions: culture, health literacy, family dynamics, medical advances, ethics and the dichotomy of prolonging life vs. quality of life. Hospice, Advance Directives, palliative care, and current health insurance issues will be also be discussed.

This course is based on the reading-based online, Death As a Part of Life created by Jane Harkey, RN-BC, MSW, CCM in 2019.

Publication Date:

2019

Course Material Author

Jane Harkey, RN-BC, MSW, CCM

Jane Harkey, RN-BC, MSW, CCM is a Professional Geriatric Care Manager with a private practice. She has a post-graduate Certification in Gerontology, and is ELNIC (Care at the End of Life) trained. Jane is certified in Gerontological Nursing as well as being a Certified Case Manager.

Course Creator

Sandi Cardaman

Sandi Cardaman has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for more than 15 years. She has worked with eating disorders, domestic violence and clients who are working with the dependency system.

Recommended For:

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

  1. Discuss Advance Directives

  2. Cite at least 3 examples affecting health literacy

  3. List at least 4 cultural and/or religious consideration pertaining to end-of-life care

  4. List at least 4 cultural and/or religious consideration pertaining to end-of-life care

  5. Recognize how medical advances and insurance issues affect end-of-life care

  6. Describe the Death with Dignity Laws

  7. Explain the difference between palliative and hospice care

  8. Name 7 ethical principles

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Death as a Part of Life

References being on page 18.

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Course Number 102718
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  • Reading-Based Online
Exam Fee: $5.97 No exam fee with a membership package!
4.48 out of 5
379 members have taken this course

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