OverviewAbout this course
Learn to communicate with people experiencing loss and reflect on your own fears and beliefs around death. Discover how to hold difficult conversations around dying and guide grieving families and friends through an individual's end-of-life journey.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Journey with a dying person or their family member/friend with no agenda other than to be a companion
Hear the fears and concerns of family members and friends, without the need to make things better
Understand the rights and legitimate choices of those who are dying
Reflect on your own fears, beliefs and agendas around death
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
The ability to reflect and present what you've learnt in a group setting
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
A willingness to engage in conversations about death and dying
This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field. If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
The TAFE Statement in Midwifing Death does not have any courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
Introduction to Amicus/Midwife to the dying800000818A
Concepts and perceptions of death and dying800000818B
Truth-telling as an Amicus/midwife to the dying800000818C
Importance of Healing800000818D
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