Verification of Death by Registered Nurses
Short course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Inhouse
At the end of this course the registered nurse will be able to discuss the legal implications and requirements to lawfully verify the fact of death and be able to apply clinical examination techniques to diagnose the fact of death.
Reviews
Course programme
Course Content
The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussions and practical skill sessions to enhance the nurses’ legal knowledge on the subject of death verification and certification, as well as practical sessions to enable the nurse to use palpation, auscultation and examination skills to diagnose the fact of death.
This course takes into consideration the recent legislative changes and recommendations made as a result of the Shipman enquiry.
Lead Tutor
Tutored by our team of clinical specialists.
Verification of Death by Registered Nurses