End of life qualifications mapping to E:ELCA modules EOL 307 – Level 3 Award component (optional levels 2 and 5) - Understand how to support individuals during the last days of life Before utilising the e-learning sessions it is recommended that the session Introduction to e-learning for End of Life Care (e-ELCA) 00_01 is undertaken. Note: The usefulness of the sessions will be dependent on the level of prior knowledge and competence of the learner. Learning outcome Assessment criteria Module Ref no. Session Specific Understand common features of support during the last days of life Describe the common signs of approaching death Assessment Symptom management Symptom Management Symptom Management 02_14 04_23 04_24 04_25 Assessment of dying phase and after-death Recognising the dying phase, last days of life and verifying death Managing death rattle Managing agitation and restlessness in the dying phase Define the circumstances when treatment can be stopped or withheld Advance Care Planning Advance Care Planning Communication Symptom Management Integrating Learning 01_05 01_06 03_30 04_05 05_17 Advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT) – principles Advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT) – in practice Discussing ‘do not attempt CPR’ decisions Influence of transition points and crisis on decision making in symptom management Dying in intensive care unit
Analyse the importance of any advance care plan in the last days of life Advance Care Planning Advance Care Planning Assessment Communication Symptom Management 01_02 01_03 02_16 03_34 04_04 Cultural and spiritual considerations in ACP Benefits and risks of ACP to patients, families and staff Identify the patient’s goals and priorities Dealing with challenging relatives Individual preferences and cultural influence on symptom management Identify the signs that death has occurred Symptom management 04_23 Recognising the dying phase, last days of life and verifying death Understand the impact of the last days of life on the individual and others Describe the possible psychological aspects of the dying phase for the individual and others Assessment Assessment Communication Symptom Management Symptom Management 02_05 02_14 03_22 04_24 04_26 Assessment of psychological well being Assessment of dying phase and after death ‘Am I dying?’ How long have I got?’ – handling challenging questions Managing death rattle Managing distress during the dying phase Explain the impact of the last days of life on the relationships between individuals and others Symptom Management Integrating 04_23 05_13 Recognising the dying phase, last days of life and verifying death When dying process is protracted or unexpectedly
fast Outline possible changing needs of the individual during the last days of life Advance Care Planning Symptom Management Spirituality 01_16 04_05 08_03 How to review previous ACP decisions Influence of transition points and crises on decision making in symptom management Spiritual care and the models of intervention Know how to support individuals and others during the last days of life Describe a range of ways to enhance an individual’s wellbeing during the last days of life Assessment Symptom management Social Care Spirituality 02_05 04_36 to 04_41 06_06 08_04 Assessment of psychological well being These sessions cover management of advanced illness symptoms that may be useful End of life care in care homes and domiciliary care settings Spiritual resources and quality of life Explain the importance of working in partnership with key people to support the individual’s wellbeing during the last days of life Symptom Management Social Care Spirituality 04_03 06_02 08_05 Communicating the plan of management and care Palliative care social work Spirituality and the multidisciplinary team Describe how to use an integrated care pathway according to agreed ways of working Advance Care Planning Assessment 01_17 02_17 Developing ACP in your organisation Documentation, communication and
Explain the importance of acting in ways that respect the individual’s wishes immediately after death Advance Care Planning Assessment 01_02 02_14 Cultural and spiritual considerations in ACP Assessment of dying phase and after death Describe agreed ways of working relating to prevention and control of infection when caring for and transferring a deceased person Integrating Learning Integrating Learning 05_19 05_20 Care after death I – Introduction to care after death Care after death II – Providing personal care after death Describe ways to support others immediately following the death of a close relative or friend Assessment Bereavement 02_09 07_01 to 07_06 Bereavement assessment and support These sessions cover aspects of bereavement that will be useful and it is recommended that the learner work through all the given sessions Know how to manage own feelings in relation to an individual’s dying or death Define possible impact of an individual’s death on own feelings Symptom Management Bereavement 04_26 07_01 Managing distress during the dying phase Talking about death and dying Identify available support systems to manage own feelings in relation to an individual’s death Bereavement 07_05 Emotional support and signposting