End of Life Care | Spiritual Care Module

This elearning module provides invaluable insights into the role of spirituality in enhancing the quality of care for individuals nearing the end of life. It is designed for healthcare professionals, chaplains, social care practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams supporting patients with diverse spiritual needs.
 

Integrating spirituality into compassionate end-of-life care
The module explores key topics, including understanding spiritual needs, addressing spiritual distress, and integrating spiritual resources to improve quality of life. It highlights the importance of collaborative approaches within multidisciplinary teams and the role of spirituality in the philosophy and practice of end-of-life care.
Interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and reflective activities enable learners to build the skills and confidence necessary to assess and respond to spiritual needs with sensitivity and respect, both within care settings and in the community.
 

Course content
This module comprises six detailed courses that address the multifaceted aspects of spiritual care at the end of life. Each course is concise and engaging, taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Courses include exploring models of spiritual intervention, utilizing spiritual resources to enhance quality of life, and understanding spirituality in the community. Other topics cover the philosophy of end-of-life care, fostering spirituality within multidisciplinary teams, and assessing spiritual needs and distress effectively.