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End of Life Dementia Care course


This course explores how to ensure high quality, compassionate and coordinated end of life care for people with dementia, meeting their physical and psychological needs and also paying attention to the needs of the families.

Who the course is for

This course is for all health and social care staff who support individuals with dementia, who are approaching the end of life. 

Learning method

The course is an elearning course made available by E-Learning for Healthcare, NHS Health Education England.

It will take approximately 40 minutes to complete. 

What you will learn

The course will enable you to:

  • Ensure the person's wishes and preferences for end of life are known. 
  • Recognise when someone is in their last days or weeks of life.
  • Meet the psychosocial needs of people with dementia at the end of life.
  • Meet the person's physical and medical needs at the end of life, including pain assessment and treatment.
  • Recognise the diverse needs of people living with dementia at end of life due to age an cultural and religious differences.
  • Support the needs of family carers, including bereavement.
  • Support Care Staff.

Course benefits 

  • By completing this course, you will gain knowledge and confidence in supporting individuals with dementia who are approaching the end of life, enabling you to provide safe and high quality care.
  • This course is delivered through elearning which can be completed at a convenient time for you.

How to book

Apply for the End of Life Care Dementia Care course

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