Grief and Loss

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Updated 26 Feb 2025 Certificate ANCC Accredited

Grief and loss are universal human experiences that can profoundly impact individuals, families and communities. As a healthcare professional, are you equipped to provide compassionate and effective support to those navigating these challenges?

This Ausmed Course offers evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to help you understand the grieving process, recognise different types of grief and provide appropriate care and communication. By deepening your understanding of grief and loss, you will be better prepared to support patients, families and yourself in a way that fosters resilience, emotional wellbeing and compassionate care.

Content

7 Video Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
4m
Pretest
3 Questions
Introduction to Grief and Loss
2 Questions
9m
Theoretical Frameworks of Grief and Loss
2 Questions
4m
Communication Skills for Sensitive Conversations
3 Questions
8m
Professional Boundaries and Self-Care
2 Questions
7m
Case Study
1 Question
10m
Conclusion
2m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Describe the grieving process and recognise the diversity in grief responses across different cultures and individual experiences.

2

Gain an understanding of different models and frameworks of grief and loss.

3

Identify and describe the key principles of effective communication.

4

Explain the importance of self-care practices for healthcare workers.

Who it's for:

Nurses, paramedics and other healthcare professionals looking to increase their understanding of grief and loss.

Why it's needed:

Grief, a universal yet complex experience following loss, significantly impacts individuals and communities. Navigating grief and loss requires profound sensitivity, yet healthcare professionals often find themselves ill-equipped due to a lack of focused education in these areas.

This shortfall not only affects the quality of patient and family support during critical moments of loss but also contributes to increased stress and burnout among caregivers and clinicians. Additionally, inadequate communication during these critical moments can exacerbate the distress experienced by grieving families, affecting their healing process.

Therefore, ongoing education and training are crucial for improving compassionate care, supporting grieving individuals, supporting healthcare professionals' well-being, and enhancing the healthcare system's response to grief and loss.

Purpose:

To equip healthcare professionals with an understanding of grief, communicate compassionately during loss, support grieving individuals, and manage and implement stress and self-care strategies to manage their own emotional health.

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Last updated26 Feb 2025

Published26 Feb 2025

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