Get Exclusive Access to Barbara Karnes End-of-Life Training Series 

Hospice pioneer, Barbara Karnes, has selected HCP as the exclusive provider of online courses based on her library of renowned end-of-life materials. 

This 6-course series enhances knowledge and skills surrounding improving the quality of end-of-life care through person-centered care.  

$99.00

"Dying is not a physical event. It’s not a medical event. It’s an emotional, communal, and social event. You don’t have to have a medical degree to support a person who’s dying and/or their family. What you need is knowledge in the dying process.”

Barbara Karnes
End-of-Life Educator and Hospice Pioneer

Who is Barbara Karnes?

Barbara Karnes an award-winning nurse and end-of-life educator who won the NHPCO Hospice Innovator Award in 2018, and was the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year!

While at the bedside of hundreds of people during the dying process, hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes noticed that each death was following a near-identical script. Each person was going through the stages of death in almost the same manner, and most families came to her with similar questions. These realizations led Barbara to sit down and write Gone From My Sight, "The Little Blue Book" that changed the hospice industry.

What to expect:

Dynamics of Dying

Course Objectives:

  • The Basic Timeline of the Dying Process
  • The Labor of Dying
  • Important Considerations

Supporting Patient Choices and Directives at End-of-Life

Course Objectives:

  • Advance Care Plans 
  • Supporting a Client’s End-of-Life Choices 
  • Laws and Regulations 
  • Supporting the Family during Funeral Planning 

Physical Care at End-of-Life

Course Objectives:

  • Nutrition at End-of-Life 
  • Physical Comfort Measures 

Communication Skills For End-of-Life Care

Course Objectives:

  • Communication Approaches for End-of-Life Care 
  • Navigating Difficult Conversations 

Supporting Faith at End-of-Life

Course Objectives:

  • Spirituality and Basic Beliefs 
  • Faith vs. No Faith at End-of-Life 
  • Your Role in Guiding and Supporting Chosen Beliefs 

Pain at End of Life

Course Objectives:

  • Barriers of Pain Management 
  • Monitor and Managing Pain 

Complimentary HCP Training Course: Understanding Palliative Care 

Course Objectives:

  • What is Palliative Care 
  • Physical Support 
  • Emotional and Spiritual Support 
  • The Impact of a Caregiver 

Looking to train a team of care professionals?

Talk with one of our experts to see how we can help you meet training requirements and level-up your quality of care

An Essential Part of Your Training Program

Everyone who works in post-acute care comes face-to-face with the end of life. It’s unavoidable. Is your staff well-prepared to help your clients, patients, or residents during this sensitive time? By completing this important series, your entire team—both clinical and office staff—will benefit from the experiences, wisdom, and guidance Barbara shares. Equip all of your employees to provide compassionate end-of-life care and support to those you serve.

These courses are just one series in an expansive library of courses offered through our full-service learning management system to help you build an effective and efficient training program. With HCP Training, you get access to 500+ RN-developed courses with blended online and in-service training options—tailored to your state’s compliance requirements.

FAQ

Barbara Karnes an award-winning nurse and end-of-life educator who won the NHPCO Hospice Innovator Award in 2018, and was the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year! Learn more about Barbara Karnes. 

This series is great for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of end-of-life care including clinicians, care professionals, administrators, and office staff.

Yes, this 6-course series provides care professionals 5 CEUs, awarded upon completion. Each learner will receive a certificate of completion, but the CEs apply to care professionals only. Looking to certify a team? Talk with one of our experts.

The key aims of end-of-life care involve helping the dying person feel as comfortable as possible during their journey and to support and educate their family members during the dying process. Education in end-of-life care helps neutralize the fear that something abnormal is happening and creates a sacred experience for those around the dying person’s bedside. 

Here are the courses included in this series:  

  • The Dynamics of Dying 
  • Physical End-of-Life 
  • Supporting a Patient Choices and Directives at End-of-Life 
  • Communication Skills and End-of-Life Care 
  • Pain at End of Life 
  • Supporting Faith at End-of-Life 
  • Complimentary HCP Training Course: Understanding Palliative Care

If your employer partners with HCP, you already have early access to our courses. Contact your training manager for details. Interested in a single certification? Purchase it now.