Grief and Loss

Course Details

One of the most challenging times as an aged care worker is when you are supporting residents and their families through a period of loss and grief. The ability to handle situations like this with confidence and skill is essential.

Topics include:

• Grief as a normal response to loss
• The experience of loss and grief for the dying person, family and friends
• Supporting dying and bereaved clients
• Cultural reactions to bereavement
• Theories and models of grief and loss

This course can be customised to meet organisational workforce needs.

Entry requirements

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:

• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
• Be at least 18 years of age

Study methods

This course is delivered face to face at our Training venue by our experienced Trainers. 

Certification

A certificate of participation confirming the learning outcomes will be provided to each learner.