Palliative & End-of-Life Care Simulation

Training Overview

Palliative & End-of-Life Care Simulation is a comprehensive, simulation-based training program designed for palliative care specialists, geriatricians, oncologists, intensivists, emergency physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and trainees seeking advanced skills in symptom management, communication, and ethical decision-making at the end of life. This two-day course integrates structured theoretical instruction with immersive, high-fidelity simulation scenarios, emphasizing patient-centered comfort care, complex symptom relief, family communication, and interdisciplinary coordination in high-acuity and chronic care settings.

The program begins with foundational modules on palliative care principles, disease trajectories, symptom physiology, prognostication, psychosocial determinants, and early identification of patients requiring palliative interventions. Participants explore essential concepts including advanced pain management, dyspnea relief, delirium and agitation management, end-of-life nutrition and hydration principles, and the role of cultural, spiritual, and ethical considerations in care planning.

Hands-on simulation sessions allow participants to manage complete palliative and end-of-life scenarios using high-fidelity simulators and structured communication frameworks. Under expert guidance, attendees practice complex symptom management, medication titration, goals-of-care discussions, breaking bad news, family counseling, conflict resolution, and implementation of individualized comfort-care pathways.

Through interactive video cases, scenario-based discussions, and faculty-guided debriefings, participants analyze real-world palliative care challenges while refining high-stakes decision-making for triage, symptom escalation, care transitions, ethical dilemmas, and shared decision-making with patients and families. Structured performance feedback enhances communication precision, empathy delivery, ethical reasoning, and interprofessional collaboration.

By the end of the program, attendees will have developed advanced symptom-management skills, communication mastery, and the clinical confidence required to provide compassionate, high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across diverse healthcare environments.

Target Audience

• Palliative care physicians and teams

• Internal Medicine specialists and residents

• Emergency Medicine clinicians

• ICU and Critical Care physicians

• Oncology and Hematology teams

• Geriatricians and geriatrics trainees

• Palliative and oncology nurses

• Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

• Allied health professionals involved in end-of-life care

• Residents, fellows, and clinical educators in palliative care

Training Specifics

Training Name: Palliative & End-of-Life Care Simulation

Duration: 2 full days

Language: English

Simulation Lab: High-fidelity palliative & ICU simulation suites with symptom-assessment modules, communication rooms, and end-of-life care scenarios

Assessment Type: Practical Evaluation & Quiz

Certificate: Certificate of Completion & CME Credits

Venue: ADN CoE Training, Research Center & Core Lab

Additional Benefits

Hands-On Simulation:Manage complex pain crises, terminal dyspnea, acute delirium, end-of-life deterioration, and emotionally challenging conversations in high-fidelity scenarios.

Symptom Mastery:Gain expertise in opioid titration, multimodal analgesia, delirium management, dyspnea protocols, and comfort-focused care pathways.

Communication Excellence:Practice structured communication techniques for discussing prognosis, goals of care, treatment limitations, and family support.

Ethical & Clinical Decision-Making:Develop clarity in navigating DNR/DNI decisions, withdrawal of life support, and ethically sensitive interventions.

Faculty Guidance:Receive expert mentorship, detailed performance feedback, and communication coaching from experienced palliative care educators.

Video-Based Learning:Analyze real-case symptom patterns, communication strategies, and end-of-life transitions to enhance assessment accuracy and intervention timing.

Performance Optimization:Improve patient–family communication, emotional resilience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and precision in delivering comfort-oriented care.

Professional Recognition:Earn certification demonstrating advanced competency in palliative symptom management and end-of-life decision-making.

Key Benefits

• Strong understanding of palliative symptom pathways, pain mechanisms, and evidence-based comfort strategies.

• Enhanced assessment and communication skills through immersive end-of-life care simulations.

• Improved decision-making in ethically complex scenarios and high-stress family interactions.

• Strengthened teamwork, compassion-centered communication, and holistic patient care.

• Increased readiness to support patients and families during advanced illness and end-of-life transitions.

Ethical and Educational Standards

All ADN CoE training programs are designed in compliance with ethical, animal-free, and environmentally responsible education policies, ensuring clinical excellence and sustainability. For inquiries regarding accreditation or ethical compliance, contact trainings@adncoe.com.

Logistics and Additional Information

Transfer Services

Participants using ADN CoE accommodation and transfer options should adhere to the scheduled pick-up and drop-off times, which were shared before the training.

International Participants

Ensure your passport and visa are valid before travel. For invitation letters or official documentation, contact trainings@adncoe.com at least 4 weeks before the course start date. Information on nearby hotels, transport, and COVID-19 regulations will be provided before the event.

Attire

Business casual attire is recommended. Surgical scrubs and personal protective equipment will be provided for cadaver lab sessions. Please note: ADN CoE is a non-smoking, green-certified facility.

Health & Safety

Our venues comply with the highest safety and hygiene standards. Participants will receive orientation on fire, emergency, and biosafety protocols.

Transfer of Registration

Participants may transfer their registration to another individual from the same institution with prior written approval from ADN CoE, provided the request is made at least 10 days before the course start date.

Course Postponement or Cancellation

ADN CoE reserves the right to postpone or cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances.

In case of cancellation by ADN CoE, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to a future course date.

Non-Transferable Fees

Payment made for the course is non-transferable to other courses or services unless otherwise approved by ADN CoE.

Faculty Disclosure and Conflict of Interest 

All faculty members and proctors involved in this training disclose any financial or commercial interests. We maintain a strict policy of no conflict of interest with device companies, sponsors, or participants, ensuring unbiased and independent education.

Content Independence 

The educational content is developed based solely on the latest scientific evidence and clinical best practices. No product promotion or commercial advertising is included in our training materials.

Evaluation and Feedback 

We value your input. At the end of the course, you will be invited to complete a feedback survey and a knowledge assessment quiz. Your responses help us continually improve the training experience.

Quality Assurance 

Our training materials and curriculum are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the most current research and technological advances in the field.

Sponsorship Transparency 

Any sponsorship or funding received for this course is disclosed upfront. We ensure that sponsors do not influence the content or delivery of the training.

Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality 

We strictly protect the privacy of all participants and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding patient information shared during the training, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Accessibility and Inclusiveness 

We strive to make our training accessible to all participants. Language support and accommodations for disabilities are available upon request to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

If you have any questions about these policies or require assistance, please contact us at trainings@adncoe.com.

Please note that our trainings are specialized procedural trainings provided by ADN CoE. They are independent of any other training offered by relevant device companies.