End of Life Care (Clinical)
Clinical end of life care training helps your team understand and carry out their clinical responsibilities in end of life care. Delivered on-site by our experienced clinical trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
Why this training matters
Around 581,000 people die in England and Wales each year, and hospital is still the most common place of death (42.8%) even though most people would prefer to die at home — evidence that skilled end of life care planning still has ground to make up.
Source: Office for National Statistics / OHID · 2023
About the course
Carry out clinical responsibilities in end of life care
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Be aware of considerations regarding end of life drugs
- Know different reasons that drugs may be administered
- Be aware of the use of syringe drivers at the end of life
- Recognise the risks of pressure ulcers
- Be aware of turning patients and reasons not to turn them
- Be aware of safeguarding issues surrounding pressure ulcer formation
- Know the importance of end of life nutrition and hydration
- Understand that patients may refuse nutrition and hydration
- Understand the importance of personal care
- Be aware of how personal care may change at the end of life
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
End of Life Drugs
- Administering end of life drugs
- Responsibilities
- Reasons for medication
- Syringe pump
Tissue Viability
- Pressure ulcers
- Warning signs
- Common sites for pressure ulcers
- Images of pressure ulcers
- Wound categories
- Risk factors
- Turning
- Safeguarding
Nutrition and Hydration
- Artificial nutrition and hydration
- Continuation and refusal of treatment
Personal Care
- The importance of personal care
- Considerations at the end of life
- Types of personal care
Keep exploring
Related clinical courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the End of Life Care (Clinical) course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring End of Life Care (Clinical) training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service or virtually — this theory-based course works both ways — nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.