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Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) — Online Learning

Course outline

This qualification aims to help you identify, develop and formally recognise your knowledge and skills surrounding the care of patients, friends and families during this sensitive and emotionally demanding time of life.

It is ideal if you are already working in, or intending to work within, the healthcare or social care sector.

  • Unit 1: Understand how to work in end of life care
    • In this unit you will learn about different attitudes to death and dying, the varying approaches (and their individual aims) to end of life care, and the support services available to people undertaking such a role.
  • Unit 2: Care planning in end of life care
    • Within this unit you will gain an understanding of the holistic approach to end of life care, person-centred assessment and care planning considering the many needs of individuals nearing the end of life.
  • Unit 3: Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
    • Within this unit you will gain the knowledge and skills required in order to provide support for managing pain and discomfort. This includes how to minimise pain through a range of different techniques and the approaches to managing pain.
  • Unit 4: End of life care and dementia
    • In this unit you will gain an acute awareness of the impact dementia can have on an individual's end of life care and will also learn how to support those individuals, as well as their family and close friends.
  • Unit 5: Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
    • Within this unit you will explore the role of a care worker around the time of death of an individual. Focusing primarily on how to support an individual, how to care for a deceased individual and existing legislation around this subject are all examined in this module.
  • Unit 6: Understand loss and grief in end of life care
    • Within this unit you will consider the complex nature of loss and grief, gaining an understanding of how to support people following bereavement and how to best manage their feelings of loss and grief.

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

How to apply for this course

Apply now and if you need to pay any course fees, or provide evidence if you wish to claim a fee reduction, we will contact you to let you know how to do this.

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Online Learning

You can start this course at any time.

Course code: C037847 / Q037848

Qualification

Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate)
Duration

You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 16 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.
Level Level 2
Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course but you must be aged 19 or over.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.
Teaching & assessment

Your assessment will be submitted online through the platform and you will receive feedback from a member of the team who will assess your work and provide thorough and supportive feedback.

Progression

You may complete this qualification in preparation to apply and work in this industry or to to enhance their understanding of their work environment. Alternatively, you may wish to progress in the subject to a higher level.

Additional information

Learners may be eligible for funding* which means the course will be free to complete, subject to providing evidence requested to meet the criteria for free courses. There is a £100 withdrawal fee if a learner does not complete the course and we may be able to offer extensions if learners are unable to meet their submission deadlines for their course units.

*If you are a 19-23 year old without a prior Level 2 qualification, this course will not be funded. Please contact the enquiries team to discuss all available options for you.

*Geographical restrictions may apply.

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.