Everyone deserves the best care at the end of life…
This free online course is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to gain a detailed understanding of end of life care.
By 2040, the number of people aged over 64 in Britain is expected to grow from 9.5 million to 15 million.
The population is ageing, meaning more people will live with serious chronic illness and need end of life care.
The problems faced and support needed by people nearing the end of life are wide-ranging and a good understanding of pain management, support and quality of life is essential for all carers.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
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Source: NHS England
Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge and understanding when beginning to work in end of life care.
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the person-centred approach to care planning within end of life care.
This unit provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to provide support for managing pain and discomfort.
This unit aims to enable learners to understand how the condition of dementia impacts on an individual’s end of life care.
This unit aims to enable learners to understand the role of the care worker at time of death.
This unit aims to enable learners to understand the processes of loss and grief and their impact on the individual receiving care, significant others, and care workers.
3 simple steps to qualification…
You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
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The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.
The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
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End of Life Care is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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