End-of-Life Doulas: Working Together

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Marybeth Anderson Keppler, RN, BSN, OCN, M.Ed

Course Overview

Most people have heard the term doula and associate it with childbirth. But what are “death doulas,” or end-of-life doulas? This course will explore the role of end-of-life doulas, and how nurses can work alongside them.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition
  3. History and Background
  4. Certifications and Education
  5. Teamwork Strategies and the Nurse’s Role
  6. Resources and Support
  7. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Define end-of-life doula (EOLD)
  2. Discuss the EOLD movement, and what the role of the EOLD is in end-of-life care
  3. Describe the nurse’s role when collaborating with EOLDs

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.