Free Level 2 End of Life Care Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the principles and values that underpin end of life care. You'll explore person-centred approaches, communication with individuals and families, and the emotional and physical aspects of dying. The course typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and values of end of life care.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals and their families through the dying process.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to care planning.
  • You'll develop communication skills for sensitive and difficult conversations.
  • You'll study the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of end of life.
  • You'll learn about the roles of different professionals involved in end of life care.
  • You'll understand legal and ethical issues relevant to end of life care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that reflect real care situations. There are no formal exams. Your work is assessed against the qualification criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting individuals at the end of their lives in care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or hospices.
  • Home care worker, providing end of life support in people's own homes.
  • Support worker, helping individuals and families through palliative care.
  • Hospice care worker, delivering compassionate care in a specialist setting.

What you could study next

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

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