DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- List five characteristics of the two phases of the active-dying process.
- Explain the etiology of five physical signs and symptoms of the active dying process.
- Explain the importance of managing these signs and symptoms.
- Describe the treatment of three of the common physical signs and symptoms at end of life.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
- Advanced Practice RN (APRN): This course includes 1.0 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course Details
To receive 2.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by April 1, 2026.
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Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Active Dying, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, CERPS, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, NASW, Nurses, Older Adult Care, Long Term Care, Palliative and End of Life, RN, Signs and Symptoms, Social Worker