Free Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Course. Study online. This self-paced course fits around your work and home life, so you can study when it suits you. You'll build knowledge of palliative and end of life care across settings including hospices, care homes, and community care. Topics cover care planning, communication, and supporting individuals and their families through the final stages of life. There are no previous qualifications required. The course takes seven weeks to complete.
Who this course is for
This course is for individuals who work in health and social care, especially end of life and palliative care. End of life care provides support for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives as well as possible until they die. The level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care can give you the knowledge and understanding needed to care for patients approaching the end of their lives. It covers a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll understand how to work effectively in end of life care settings.
You'll learn how to support care planning for individuals approaching the end of life.
You'll explore how to communicate sensitively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand the principles of palliative care and what good end of life support looks like.
You'll learn how to respect and promote the wishes and dignity of individuals.
You'll understand loss, grief, and bereavement and how to support those affected.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online through a flexible learning platform. All deadlines are shown in your course platform once you enrol. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You work through six units at your own pace, with the structure designed to keep you on track over the seven-week course.
What you will need to bring
Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided through the online course platform.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care worker: supporting individuals in care homes or the community
Senior care worker: leading care delivery and supporting junior staff
Palliative care support worker: working in hospice or specialist palliative settings
Care home manager: overseeing care quality and staff in a residential setting
Community care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes
Healthcare assistant: supporting clinical teams in hospital or community settings
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 or Certificate in Palliative and End of Life Care: deepens specialist knowledge for those focused on this area of practice.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification covering a wider range of care settings and responsibilities.
