Free Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. No formal entry requirements. The course covers the knowledge care workers need when supporting people approaching the end of their lives, including communication, person-centred care, and the emotional aspects of this work. It typically takes 8 weeks to complete. A free principles of end of life care course for adults looking to build or deepen their knowledge in this area of adult social care.
Who this course is for
Our level 2 course in End of Life Care will give you the knowledge you need to perform your role as a care worker for people approaching the end of their lives.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and values that underpin end of life care.
You'll learn how to support individuals and their families during this stage of life.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to end of life care planning.
You'll understand the role of communication in sensitive care situations.
You'll learn about the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people approaching the end of life.
You'll understand the legal and ethical frameworks relevant to end of life care.
You'll learn how to work alongside other professionals involved in end of life care.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is knowledge-based, completed online. There are no formal exams to sit in person. Total Training Provision will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Total Training Provision will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people at home or in residential settings
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in hospital or hospice environments
Palliative care support worker: working alongside specialist palliative care teams
Domiciliary care worker: providing end of life care in people's own homes
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes at end of life
Bereavement support worker: helping families before and after a death
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and supervisory positions in adult social care.
Level 3 Award in End of Life Care: a more specialist qualification for those focusing specifically on palliative and end of life settings.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering adult social care practice, useful if you want to work across a wider range of care settings.
