Imminent Death and Loss

The purpose of this course is to bridge the gap in knowledge of palliative care at the time of imminent death and in skills necessary to support patients and families in the moments before death. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:


1. Develop a strategy for providing care to patients and their families over the last days and hours of life.

2. Support appropriate grief and mourning.

3. Discuss how culture impacts end of life care and death.


This 1-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.