Verification of Death Training

Verification of Death Training

Training to provide a framework to support healthcare staff in verifying death.

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By Cornwall Hospice Care
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Date and time

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:00 - 16:00 BST

Location

Cornwall Hospice Care St Julia's Hospice

Foundry Road Hayle TR27 4HW United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Cornwall Hospice Care are running face-to-face training sessions on Verification of Death for registered Healthcare Professionals and also for nominated Healthcare Support Workers from care homes providing end of life care, to be able to verify the expected death of a resident/patient. It is an evidence-based, clinical course to deliver the knowledge and competencies necessary to verify death.

Essential Requirements:

Attendees to be:-

  • a registered Healthcare Professional, or
  • a nominated Healthcare Support Worker from a care home

Course Outline:

The Verification of Death training session will cover:

  • Knowledge and understanding of policy, procedure and legal framework
  • Recognising contraindications and the role of the coroner
  • Procedural differences between an expected and unexpected death
  • Respecting the dignity, religious and cultural needs of the patient, carer and family
  • Demonstrating the verification of death process through simulated practice

This training session counts as 3 hours towards Continuing Professional Development.

A certificate will be awarded on completion of the course.

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Short courses we can deliver

Our training courses are delivered at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, St Austell.

We run face-to-face training sessions in small groups for

    • Verification of Death
    • Syringe Driver Use
    • Advance Care Planning
    • Symptom Management at End of Life
    • Palliative Care Emergencies
    • Care of the Dying Patient in the Last Days of Life
    • Mouth Care at End of Life
    • Spirituality at End of Life

You can see the dates we have on offer in our Training Events calendar HERE.

We also offer bespoke training – contact us to discuss your requirements.

Please contact the Education Department via email education@cornwallhospice.co.uk or phone 01726 65711 if we can be of any further help.