Hospice Care: Principles & Practice
Tracking # 20-1370580
$165.00
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This intermediate-level continuing education course provides nurses with a comprehensive understanding of hospice care principles and clinical practice. The course emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on symptom management, communication, ethical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and support for patients and families. Participants will strengthen their ability to deliver compassionate end-of-life care aligned with current standards and best practices.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Asynchronous, Self-Paced Course (5 CE Hours)
Target Audience: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the philosophy and principles of hospice and palliative care.
- Identify eligibility criteria and regulatory guidelines for hospice services.
- Apply evidence-based approaches to pain and symptom management.
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies with patients and families.
- Recognize psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs at end of life.
- Describe the role of the interdisciplinary team in hospice care.
- Address ethical and legal considerations in end-of-life decision-making.