AGIN 803: End-of-Life Issues for Human Service Workers — Study & Reference Guide

AGIN 803: End-of-Life Issues for Human Service Workers — Study & Reference Guide is an educational resource designed to help students understand the complex social, emotional, ethical, cultural, and professional issues that may arise in end-of-life care and human service work.

The guide explores important concepts related to end-of-life experiences, grief and loss, communication, ethical considerations, cultural perspectives, family support, advance care planning, palliative and supportive services, and professional responsibilities. It provides a foundation for understanding how human service workers can support individuals, families, and communities with compassion, dignity, respect, and sensitivity.

Who This Guide Is For

• AGIN 803 students
• Graduate students studying aging and human services
• Human service workers and professionals
• Social work and community-service students
• Healthcare and supportive-care professionals
• Students studying grief, loss, and end-of-life issues
• Students preparing for assignments, examinations, discussions, and course reviews

Key Topics Covered

• End-of-life issues
• Aging and end-of-life experiences
• Grief and loss
• Ethical considerations
• Cultural perspectives on death and dying
• Communication with individuals and families
• Family support
• Advance care planning
• Palliative and supportive care
• Human service worker responsibilities
• Professional boundaries and self-awareness
• Compassionate and person-centered support

A practical study companion for exploring the social, ethical, cultural, emotional, and professional dimensions of end-of-life issues in human service work.

This guide is an educational study aid and should be used alongside official AGIN 803 course materials, assigned readings, and instructor guidance.