Discover how Advance Care Planning, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations can enhance confidence and clarity in palliative care.
Led by Trevor Farrington, Nurse Consultant | Tier 2 Intermediate Level
Advance Care Planning (ACP), DNACPR and ReSPECT are vital components of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. This Tier 2 training from St Clare Hospice provides healthcare professionals with the confidence, skills and practical knowledge needed to initiate meaningful conversations at the right time.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for regional healthcare professionals working in primary or secondary care who regularly support patients with palliative or end-of-life needs.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Doctors, registered nurses and allied health professionals
- Community and hospital-based clinicians
- Professionals involved in care planning, treatment escalation or end-of-life discussions
This is a Tier 2 course, offering deeper knowledge and skills for those who already have some experience in palliative and end-of-life care and are looking to build confidence in managing more challenging care scenarios.
About the course
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Online via Teams
Time: 1pm to 3pm
This online training offers a practical approach to ACP, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations, offering strategies that participants can apply immediately in clinical practice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of timely Advance Care Planning discussions
- Identify and use regional ACP tools appropriately
- Confidently initiate and facilitate Advance Care Planning conversations
- Effectively link DNACPR decisions and treatment escalation plans to broader ACP discussions
What makes this training valuable?
- Delivered by experienced palliative care professionals from St Clare Hospice
- Focused on real-world clinical practice and common challenges
- Supports regional consistency in ACP, DNACPR and ReSPECT approaches
- Builds confidence in conversations that can significantly improve patient care and experience
Benefits for healthcare professionals
- Increased confidence in leading Advance Care Planning discussions
- Improved communication skills for sensitive and complex conversations
- Greater understanding of DNACPR and treatment escalation within holistic care planning
- Enhanced ability to deliver person-centred, values-based care
- Supports professional development in palliative and end-of-life care practice
How to book Talking ACP, DNACPR & ReSPECT: A Practical Approach training
You can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online.
Alternatively, if you would like to pay by invoice, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name, organisation, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email.
For further information about this training, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.