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Verification of Death (Confirmation of Death) Level 3 – Online Course – CPD Certified

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Price
£24.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Verification of Death Training for Nurses - Level 3 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Verification of Death Training for Nurses course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

When a patient/resident dies, the registered nurse has a duty to inform the doctor who has been treating them immediately. In the event of expected death, the doctor may pre-arrange to be informed at another time.

Confirmation or verification of death is defined as deciding whether a person is actually deceased. Verification of death can be undertaken by a competent registered nurse in line with their employer’s policies to determine local agreements about the circumstances in which this can be done. In contrast, certification of death is done by a registered medical practitioner.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Verification of Death Training for Nurses - Level 3 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Course aims

The aims and objectives of this online Verification of Death Training for Nurses course are to:

  • To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the current UK legislation regarding verification of death by registered nurses
  • Provide an awareness of the professional responsibilities relating to confirmation of death in hospital and community settings.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Verification of Death Training for Nurses course, the learner will:

  • Understand the legal and professional context related to death verification and certification
  • Differentiate between an expected and unexpected death, and any particular policies or procedures related to these
  • Develop knowledge, skill and competence to perform verification of death sensitively

What is verification of death?

Confirmation or verification of death is defined as deciding whether a person is deceased. Confirmation or verification of death can be undertaken by a registered nurse; however, you must check your employer’s policies to determine local agreements about the circumstances in which this can be done.

What is a death certificate?

The phrase death certificate can refer either to a document issued by a medical practitioner certifying the deceased state of a person or, popularly, to a document issued by a person such as a registrar of vital statistics that declares the date, location and cause of a person’s death as later entered in an official register of deaths.

Who can sign a death certificate?

Certification of death requires a registered medical practitioner.

What is covered in this course?

This online Verification of Death Training for Nurses course covers the following:

  • Introduction to verification of death
  • Key definitions of the verification of death
  • Professional and legal considerations
  • Local policies and procedures
  • Verification of expected death
  • Verification of unexpected death
  • Conditions unequivocally associated with death
  • Procedure for verifying a death
  • Clinical examination
  • Care after death
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Role of the coroner and procurator fiscal
  • Reporting to the health and safety executive
  • Bereavement support and advice
  • References and online learning resources.

Verification of Death Training for Nurses - Level 3 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This Verification of Death Training for Nurses e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

  • NHS medical and nursing staff,
  • Locum doctors and nurses,
  • Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
  • Care homes nurses
  • GP practice nurses
  • District nurses
  • Agency nurses, and
  • Community-based nurses.

Verification of Death Training for Nurses - Level 3 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Verification of Death Training for Nurses - Level 3 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Verification of Death Training for Nurses - Level 3 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

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FAQs

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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.

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.