Course Code: REL-PAC-0-EOLD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the difference between sadness, grief, and depression.
Recall at least three risk factors and causes of depression in people who are dying.
Recognize at least three symptoms and treatments for depression in people who are dying.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Emotional Responses
Sadness, Grief, and Depression
Identifying Emotional Responses
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Risk Factors, Causes, and Demographics
Risk Factors and Causes
Understanding Sarah’s Depression
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Recognizing Symptoms and Providing Treatment for Depression at the End of Life
Recognizing Symptoms of Depression
Depression Treatment
Misunderstanding Depression at End of Life
Inadequately Treating Depression
Suicide
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN
Sherry is an RN and subject matter expert (SME) with a broad clinical and professional background in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her work focuses on developing high-quality, evidence-based educational content that supports clinicians, improves patient outcomes, and promotes excellence in clinical practice. She leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and support scalable, high-impact learning solutions.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.