Principles of End of Life Care

Course Information

Introduction

Fully-Funded Digital Learning.

Overview

This qualification aims to help identify, develop and formally recognise knowledge and skills surrounding the care of a dying person. The principles of end of life care level 2 will also cover how to support friends and families during this sensitive and emotionally demanding time of life, and is ideal if you are already working in, or intending to work within, the healthcare or social care sector.

Course units/modules

• Understand how to work in end of life care
• Care planning in end of life care
• Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
• End of life care and dementia
• Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
• Understand loss and grief in end of life care

Benefits and skills

Benefits of this programme include:

• Flexible online delivery
• Assessed via activities so no exams
• Useful for personal development or seeking employment
• Study at your own pace

Entry requirements

• Aged 19+
• Level 1 English

Assessment types

Written assessments, tasks, and activities.