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Free Level 2 End of Life Care Course Online – NCG Newcastle College Southwark College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 End of Life Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course takes 12 weeks to complete.

You'll study the principles of the course, including how to support individuals and their families, manage pain and symptoms, and communicate sensitively in difficult situations. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications but a good level of written English and maths is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and values that underpin end of life care.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals approaching the end of life and their families.
  • You'll explore how to communicate sensitively with people in difficult circumstances.
  • You'll study approaches to managing pain, discomfort, and other symptoms.
  • You'll understand the legal and ethical issues relevant to end of life care.
  • You'll learn about the roles of different professionals involved in end of life support.
  • You'll develop awareness of loss, grief, and bereavement.

How you will learn

You study entirely online using learning materials provided at the start of the course. A personal tutor supports you throughout and gives written feedback on the assessments you submit. You also receive ongoing support through remote tutorials. All assessment is submitted online.

What you will need to bring

All learning and assessment materials are provided online. Contact [email protected] to confirm anything else you may need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people at the end of life in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospice or hospital settings.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and emotional support to people in their own homes.
  • Support worker, assists individuals and families through end of life services.
  • Palliative care support worker, works within specialist palliative care teams.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to support or train others in care settings.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care, for deeper specialist knowledge in this area.
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