PLEASE NOTE: Confirmation of Death replaced Nurse Verification of Expected Death following the Scottish Government Confirmation of death circular (2017) and Framework for implementation (2018) and the development of additional resources to support implementation by NHS Education for Scotland.
Training aims
The online training session for Confirmation of Death is designed to support registered healthcare professionals who will be confirming death as part of their role within their current area of work.
The skill of confirming death includes the competency to carry out a series of physiological checks to clinically assess whether someone has died. The registered healthcare professional will also need excellent communication skills and knowledge of National policy and procedure for confirming death. All of these will be discussed and covered on the study day.
What you will learn
- About your role and responsibilities as a registered healthcare professional undertaking confirmation of death.
- The difference between confirmation of death and certification of death.
- About your own accountability, recognising limits of competence.
- About National guidance for undertaking confirmation of death, to be aware of local standard operating procedures, and NHSLothian’s confirmation of death policy and procedure.
- Where to find approved online resources referenced in the program.
How you will learn
This course is interactive, it provides opportunities for discussion, reflection and links to information and resources on Confirmation of Death.
This study day is delivered virtually on Microsoft Teams over 3 hours every month between 1 – 3.45pm.
Who is the training for
This study day is for Registered Nurses who have been identified by their manager to undertake Confirmation of Death training.
Pre-Course learning
Prior to attending the training, staff are required to review Confirmation of Death policy and procedure, including any local standard operating procedures. Links will be provided as part of the attendance confirmation email, prior to attending the course.
Other advised pre-coursework is to watch the confirmation of death procedure demonstration video and to review the Multi-faith resource for healthcare staff – both available on TURAS.
Up Coming Dates
NHS Lothian will carry out its educational functions in a way that is inclusive to all learners. We strive to minimise any barriers to learning. If a course attendee requires additional support, please contact the Course Administrator at loth.clinicalskillstraining@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.
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