Table 1.

Topics covered in the online module

Learning Outcome	Section	Topic	Learning Activity
	1- Welcome Screen Pre-test	Start Button
	2- Introduction and Learning Outcomes	A closer look at the challenges faced by family caregivers A closer look at communication challenges you may face with patient/family Overview of module	Video - Voices of Family Caregivers regarding their experiences Case Study - Sharing life-limiting news with family members
Describe family communication patterns for caregivers	3- Family Communication Patterns	Adopting your communication approach to caregivers’ unique family communication pattern Family Talk Family Obligation	Video - How family communication patterns form Reflection and Assessment - Consider your family’s communication pattern
Identify and define each caregiver type (Manager, Carrier, Partner, Lone)	4- Preview of the Four Family Caregiver Types	Introduction of the four types “How to spot” each type Strategies for communicating effectively with each type	Video -Depiction of each caregiver type in family or medical context
Respond appropriately when communicating with caregivers and their families	5 - The Manager Caregiver	Characteristics of the type Best practices for communicate effectively for each type	Reflection and Assessment - Consider the characteristics of the caregiver in the video and how to respond Instructor response after student submits reflection
	6 - The Carrier Caregiver
	7 - The Partner Caregiver
	8 - The Lone Caregiver
	9 - Conclusion Post-test