Free Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. It covers person-centred care planning, supporting people with pain and discomfort, loss and grief, dementia at end of life, and the care worker's role at the time of death. The course typically takes 2 months. You'll need a laptop or computer to access it. You must be 19 or older and live in a fundable area.
Who this course is for
This course develops knowledge relating to the role of person-centred care planning at the end of life. This TQUK qualification is designed for those who wish to gain an understanding of end-of-life care. It can also be used to progress to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications in apprenticeship frameworks within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Entry requirements
19 and older, must live in fundable area.
What you will learn
You'll understand how to work effectively in end of life care settings.
You'll learn how to support people to manage pain and discomfort.
You'll explore end of life care for people living with dementia.
You'll understand the care worker's role at the time of death.
You'll develop knowledge of loss and grief in end of life care.
You'll learn the principles of care planning at end of life.
You'll understand person-centred approaches to care planning.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online. You'll study remotely using a laptop or computer, working through the material at a pace that suits you. Assessment is based on the units covered during the course. Let Me Play Education will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a laptop or computer to access this course. Let Me Play Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people at end of life in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical teams in palliative or hospice settings.
Domiciliary care worker: providing end of life care in people's own homes.
Hospice support worker: working alongside nursing staff in a hospice.
Bereavement support worker: helping families through loss and grief.
Senior care assistant: taking on care planning responsibilities in a care setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care role.
Level 3 Award in End of Life Care: deepens specialist knowledge for those focusing on palliative and end of life settings.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in dementia care: builds on the dementia unit covered in this course.
