https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/clinical-simulation-centre/simulation-courses/when-child-dies/

When A Child Dies

Caring for patients and their families at the end of life can be complex and challenging for health care workers.

When A Child Dies- aims to support health care workers to navigate difficult situations by introducing conversations and practical considerations around anticipation of death, the death of a patient, and transfer to the mortuary.

Course Overview

This two day course comprises interactive workshops, simulation scenarios and practical sessions; all aimed at supporting heath care workers to provide compassionate care when a child dies.

Course Structure:

Day 1: Virtual Course

Day 2: Face to face at Great Ormond Street Clinical Simulation Centre

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to feel more confident in the following aspects of end of life care:

practical care of a patient when death is imminent and afterwards
care of parents before and after death
effective communication strategies
considerations around spiritual, cultural, and religious needs
legal aspects of certification
support available from the wider bereavement, mortuary, and chaplaincy teams

Who is this course for:

All healthcare workers looking after paediatric patients

Cost of Course:

Free for GOSH staff

£300 for external staff

Upcoming dates:

Dates for this course will soon be released, to be the first to find out, add your name to the waitlist

For more information on this course, contact simulation@gosh.nhs.uk