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Free Level 2 End of Life Care Course Online – Herefordshire College Hereford

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course covers how to support people, their families, and carers through the final stages of life. You'll explore person-centred care, communication, pain and symptom management, and the emotional and practical needs of those nearing death. The course typically takes 11 months to complete. It is free for learners aged 19 or over who live in England.

You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care.

Who this course is for

Learn to support people, their family and carers during a sensitive and difficult time.This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for anyone who is already working in or intending to work in the health or social care sector. It may also be suitable for anyone who is caring for a loved one or family member during their final stages of life.This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of end of life care and why person-centred approaches matter.
  • You'll learn how to communicate sensitively with people who are dying and those close to them.
  • You'll explore how to recognise and respond to pain and other physical symptoms.
  • You'll understand the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of people at 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, including advance care planning and consent.
  • You'll explore how to support bereaved family members and carers after a death.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks submitted online. There are no exams. You work through units covering care principles, communication, and practical support, completing each before moving to the next. Herefordshire College Hereford will guide you through the process and confirm submission deadlines.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people at home or in a care setting through end of life.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses in hospitals or hospices providing personal care.
  • Adult care worker, delivers care to adults with complex or end of life needs.
  • Home care worker, visits people in their own homes during the final stages of life.
  • Senior care worker, leads a small team providing end of life support in a residential setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility or move into senior roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to train or mentor others in a care setting.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care, a deeper qualification focused specifically on this area of practice.
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