Verification of Expected Adult Death

You will gain the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to be competent to carry out verification of expected adult death. We will facilitate:

• To be able to locate the guidance relating to verification of expected adult death
• Have an awareness of the associated definitions applicable to verification of expected adult death
• Clearly define inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Demonstrate the procedure for verification of an expected adult death
• Identify key medical, nursing and legal responsibilities
• Apply the principles for correct documentation pre and post procedure
• Recognise when further information and support might be required for the bereaved
• Locate further resources and where support can be accessed

This course consists of:

• A theory session
• A supervised assessment

This course will contribute 3 hours of CPD towards NMC Revalidation.

Training dates:

• Tuesday 24 November 2026 – 10:00am-1:00pm* (Fully booked).

2027 dates launching soon.

 Register your interest:
Please contact us at education@treetopshospice.org.uk to register your interest in future dates.

*Supervised Assessment (follows the theory session)
(30-minute session)
Delegates will be given a time for their supervised assessment during the theory session.

For more information email: education@treetopshopsice.org.uk.

The cost of the session is £105 per person.

Refreshments will be included.

All courses are held at Treetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, DE72 3SS.

Training can be run for up to six staff in the care homes. Please get in touch with us for more information on this, so we can discuss your needs.