Free Online Level 3 End of Life Care Course with Certificate

Explore the main practices surrounding end of life care

This free online level 3 course allows learners to gain relevant skills, knowledge and understanding of the different support services available and what is needed to create better person-centred, end of life care.

Level 3 Course in The Principles of End of Life Care

22 weeks (5-10 hours per week)

The free online course takes an average of 22 weeks.

This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.

100% government funded

HM Government fully funds the free course.

No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.

Unfunded cost £599

Save £599 on your accredited course.

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Accredited qualification

The level 3 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Certificate included

The Level 3 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.

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Kickstart your stress-free journey to qualification by completing a short online enrolment form.

The online platform makes learning simple with learner resources available on any device.

Receive your certificate in as little as 22 weeks.

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About this free online course

The free online Level 3 Principles of End of Life Care course is ideal for those who work in a care setting. It allows learners to gain relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding of the different support services available and what is needed to create better person-centred care.

This qualification will give you insight into the main practices surrounding end of life care and explores common questions and themes that carers may encounter.

This innovative qualification can fast-track your progression to a level which is recognised by employers.

100% Online

Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.

Expert Support

Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.

Development

Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.

Palliative and end of life care affects us all, at all ages; the living, the dying and the bereaved.

Source: NHS England

Course content

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…

Understanding end of life care

Section 1 – Outline the factors that can affect an individual’s views on death and dying, to include the following perspectives
Section 2 – Understand the aims of end of life care
Section 3 – Understand current approaches to end of life care
Section 4 – Know the range of support services available to individuals and their families

Communication during end of life care

Section 1 – Understand communication skills in the context of end of life care
Section 2 – Understand how to overcome barriers to communication

Assessment and care planning in end of life care

Section 1 – Understand the holistic approach to end of life care
Section 2 – Understand person centred assessment and planning
Section 3 – Understand advance care planning

Person centre approaches to end of life care

Section 1 – Understand the effects of symptoms in relation to end of life care
Section 2 – Understand a range of the rapeuticoptions used to support effective symptom relief
Section 3 – Understand the principles of pain management
Section 4 – Understand techniques for supporting a person with their social needs
Section 5 – Understand how to support a person’s spiritual, religious, and cultural needs
Section 6 – Understand techniques for supporting a person with their psychological and emotional needs
Section 7 – Understand people’s responses to dying

Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care

Section 1 – Understand how to offer appropriate support in the final hours of life
Section 2 – Understand how to care for the deceased person
Section 3 – Understand the process of grief and loss
Section 4 – Understand how to support people following bereavement

A certificate is waiting for you

The accredited level 3 certificate proves you have new skills, knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of end of life care.

Your certificate will be sent to you upon successful completion of the free course.

FAQs

Is the End of Life Care training free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).

Is End of Life Care a qualification?

End of Life Care is a level 3 qualification.

The qualification is accredited by NCFE and regulated by Ofqual.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

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.

How many free online courses can I take?

You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.

Do I need to sit an Exam?

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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