DESCRIPTION
Course objectives include:
- List characteristics of the active dying process
- Explain the etiology of five signs and symptoms of active dying
- Explain the importance of managing signs and symptoms
- Describe treatment for three common physical symptoms at end of life.
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 Rehab Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
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