AdvDip(CPD) Bereavement and Loss (HE7)

University of Greater Manchester

High-quality bereavement care requires a proactive, compassionate approach driven by research-based best practice. It continually strives to deliver patient and family-focused care that centres on meeting the unique needs of each individual and their loved ones. This professional development course looks at all the issues involved, drawing on our team of health tutors and practice partners' long-standing experience, expertise and up-to-date research skills. Our experienced team will focus on models of bereavement and loss that highlight the need to provide excellent, individualised end-of-life and bereavement care for every patient and every family, every time. The course explores best practice for managing bereavement and loss to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing loss, death and dying. We'll support you in gaining a systematic understanding of bereavement management by critically evaluating the knowledge and skills required for effective service delivery and support of the bereaved. We'll cover areas such as verification of death, do not attempt cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR), family support, police and forensic intervention, and the coroner's role. We'll also focus on helping you develop a deeper understanding of the importance of inter-professional, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working, which is crucial in effective bereavement management. Skills in this complex and sensitive area of contemporary health and social care are in increasing demand. This module will enable you to develop a systematic understanding of the key concepts of bereavement management and to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills surrounding effective service delivery when supporting the bereaved.