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Course details
Death Verification Guide for NursesOverview
The Death Verification Guide for Nurses is a crucial training program covering the comprehensive process of verifying death. From legal considerations to expected and unexpected deaths, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the role of a nurse in the verification process. The course delves into clinical and forensic examinations, ensuring nurses are equipped to handle various situations, and emphasizes proper certification and documentation procedures.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the legal framework surrounding the verification of death.
- Differentiate between expected and unexpected deaths.
- Identify natural causes of death and associated considerations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the process of verifying a death.
- Recognize the role of forensic nurses in death verification.
- Conduct clinical examinations in the context of death verification.
- Conduct forensic examinations as part of the verification process.
- Understand the certification requirements for different types of deaths.
- Master the documentation procedures related to death verification.
- Apply ethical considerations in the context of death verification.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals involved in the verification of death. It's essential for those seeking specialized skills in forensic nursing and medicolegal aspects of healthcare.
Why Choose Us?
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials.
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts.
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform.
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result.
- The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification.
- Access to course content on a mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime.
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities.
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Path
Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Forensic Nurses, Death Verification Specialists, Medicolegal Consultants, and Clinical Examiners.
Course Curriculum
Death Verification Guide for Nurses
- Module 01: Introduction to Verification of Death
- Module 02: Legal Considerations
- Module 03: Expected Death
- Module 04: Natural Cause of Death
- Module 05: Verification of Unexpected Death
- Module 06: Process for Verifying a Death
- Module 07: Role of Forensic Nurse
- Module 08: Clinical & Forensic Examination
- Module 09: Certification & Documentation
Updated on 15 November, 2023
Eligibility / Requirements
Participants should hold a valid nursing license or be actively pursuing a nursing degree. This course is suitable for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals with an interest in forensic nursing.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Forensic Nurse , Death Verification Specialist , Clinical Examiner , Medicolegal Consultant , Forensic Healthcare Professional , Legal Nurse Consultant , Hospice Nurse , Palliative Care Nurse , Nurse Practitioner , Emergency Room NurseAbout Alpha Academy
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Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39.
