Verification of Death e-learning course was developed to meet the requirements specified by the current UK legislation, Care Quality Commission (CQC) and recommendations from professional organisations such as the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
 
Course aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this verification of death training 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
To provide essential verification of death training resources in an engaging and meaningful way
 
What is covered in this online course?
This verification of death online training course for registered nurses 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
Other learning resources
 
Certification
A certificate of completion will be issued on successful completion of this course.
 
Who is this training course for?
This online verification of death course is relevant for registered nurses working in hospitals and community settings such as nursing and residential care homes.