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£12
£12
On-Demand course
1 hour 12 minutes
All levels
Are you a healthcare professional or a forensic expert seeking to enhance your skills in the delicate and critical task of verifying death? Our "Verification of Death Training" course is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for accurate and lawful death verification. Join us to gain comprehensive insights into both clinical and forensic aspects of this vital responsibility.
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
In this course, learners will understand the essential procedures and responsibilities involved in verifying a death. They will gain knowledge about the legal aspects and necessary documentation required for the process. The training covers how to handle both natural and unexpected deaths, ensuring learners know the correct steps to take in each scenario. Clinical and forensic examination techniques will be taught, providing skills to identify the cause of death accurately.
The course also highlights the role of a forensic nurse and the importance of their contributions in these situations. By the end, learners will be well-prepared to conduct verifications professionally and with confidence, ensuring all legal and ethical standards are met.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Verification of Death
Module 02: Legal Considerations
Module 03: Certification & Documentation
Module 04: Natural Cause of Death
Module 05: Process for Verifying a Death
Module 06: Clinical & Forensic Examination
Module 07: Verification of Unexpected Death
Module 08: Expected Death
Module 09: Role of Forensic Nurse
Learning Outcomes
Understand the introduction and purpose of verifying a death.
Identify key legal considerations for verifying a death.
Master certification and documentation processes for death verification.
Recognize natural causes of death for accurate verification.
Follow the process for verifying a death systematically.
Conduct clinical and forensic examinations during death verification.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Verification of Death Training 1:12:33 1: Module 01: Introduction to Verification of Death 06:10 2: Module 02: Legal Considerations 06:26 3: Module 03: Certification & Documentation 06:34 4: Module 04: Natural Cause of Death 07:49 5: Module 05: Process for Verifying a Death 08:52 6: Module 06: Clinical & Forensic Examination 07:24 7: Module 07: Verification of Unexpected Death 09:06 8: Module 08: Expected Death 08:36 9: Module 09: Role of Forensic Nurse 10:36 10: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00
Healthcare professionals verifying deaths.
Nurses involved in death verification.
Medical practitioners needing verification knowledge.
Paramedics handling death verification processes.
Forensic nurses examining unexpected deaths.
Coroner's Assistant
Forensic Nurse
Medical Examiner
Palliative Care Nurse
Paramedic
Mortuary Technician
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.