ALHT 304 - Death and Dying

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Other Course Attribute(s): LASC, LAUP

Prerequisite(s): [ENGL 100 or ENGL 200] and PSYC 100
This course focuses on historical and contemporary perspectives on death and dying. Current American practices and transcultural considerations are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the terminally ill and bereaved and ethical, moral, and legal issues surrounding the care of the dying individual.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Reflect upon the evolution of death, personal concepts of death and evaluate personal preferences for end of life planning
Explore culturally and spiritually sensitive communication by the healthcare worker as it relates to the dying process
Describe interventions that facilitate the grief process specific to the needs and tasks of the dying individual across the lifespan
Identify the role of hospice and palliative care during the dying process and preventive measures for compassion fatigue in caregivers
Critique the different ethical and moral sides of death and dying issues

Repeatable: No
CIP Code: 513801