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Verification of Death: A Nurse's Essential Training
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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Free CPD Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Updated in October 2025

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Are you a nurse looking to gain essential skills in a sensitive but crucial area of care? Our "Verification of Death: A Nurse's Essential Training" course provides clear and respectful guidance on the procedures involved for nurses.

You'll learn about:

  • Why it's so important for nurses to understand how to confirm a death.
  • The laws and ethical guidelines that nurses must follow in these situations.
  • The step-by-step methods and procedures nurses use to verify death.
  • The different signs and indicators that a nurse looks for to confirm death.
  • How the process of verification may differ when a death was expected.
  • What specific steps to take when a death was unexpected.
  • How to understand the basics of identifying why and how someone died.
  • Special considerations for verifying death in different circumstances.
  • Why it's important for nurses to work with other healthcare professionals in this process.
  • How to correctly fill out the necessary paperwork and official records.

This course is designed specifically for nurses, breaking down complex information into clear and manageable steps. It will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to handle the verification of death with sensitivity and accuracy. If you're a nurse wanting to enhance your skills in this vital area, sign up today.

This skill is not only crucial for providing closure to families but also for maintaining the integrity of medical records and procedures. Mastering Verification of Death can significantly enhance your professional career, making you a more competent and confident healthcare provider. In the UK, possessing this skill increases job opportunities, with nurses earning between £30,000 to £40,000 annually.

Key Features:

  • CPD Accredited
  • Free Certificate from Reed
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Free CPD Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
11
lectures
3h 0m
total

    • 1: Module 01: Introduction to Verification of Death 20:11
    • 2: Module 02: Legal and Ethical Considerations 13:04
    • 3: Module 03: Methods and Procedures for Death Verification 29:07
    • 4: Module 04: Signs and Indicators of Death 18:48
    • 5: Module 05: Verification of Expected Death 09:49
    • 6: Module 06: Verification of Unexpected Death 13:29
    • 7: Module 07: Identifying Cause and Manner of Death 21:45
    • 8: Module 08: Death Verification in Special Cases 22:26
    • 9: Module 09: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Death Verification 23:16
    • 10: Module 10: Certification & Documentation 07:05
    • 11: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00

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Description

The demand for professionals skilled in Verification of Death is rising, with the healthcare sector projected to grow by 7% over the next decade. This course covers comprehensive modules including legal and ethical considerations, methods and procedures, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring you are well-prepared for various scenarios. By completing the Verification of Death course, you'll gain a competitive edge in the job market and contribute to improving healthcare standards.

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Verification of Death
  • Module 02: Legal and Ethical Considerations
  • Module 03: Methods and Procedures for Death Verification
  • Module 04: Signs and Indicators of Death
  • Module 05: Verification of Expected Death
  • Module 06: Verification of Unexpected Death
  • Module 07: Identifying Cause and Manner of Death
  • Module 08: Death Verification in Special Cases
  • Module 09: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Death Verification
  • Module 10: Certification & Documentation

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify ethical considerations in death verification procedures.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in recognising signs of both expected and unexpected deaths.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in determining cause of death.
  • Execute procedures for verifying death in accordance with legal standards.
  • Obtain certification and apply meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Analyse special cases in death verification with precision and empathy.

Who is this course for?

This Verification of Death: A Nurse's Essential Training course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Verification of Death: A Nurse's Essential Training. Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Nurses seeking specialised training in death verification.
  • Healthcare professionals aspiring to enhance their expertise.
  • Individuals interested in the ethical and legal aspects of death verification.
  • Students pursuing a career in forensic nursing or palliative care.

Requirements

There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Verification of Death: A Nurse's Essential Training course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Verification of Death: A Nurse's Essential Training course.

Career path

After finishing this Verification of Death course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Verification of Death are:

  • Palliative Care Nurse - £24K to 40K/year.
  • Forensic Nurse - £26K to 44K/year.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist - £32K to 52K/year.
  • Hospice Nurse - £26K to 42K/year.
  • Coroner - £30K to 60K/year.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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