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Free Level 2 End of Life Care Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
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 over 15 weeks.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to care for a dying person with compassion and confidence. You'll explore how to support families and friends through this sensitive time. Topics include person-centred care, communication, pain and symptom management, and the legal and ethical aspects of end of life care. You'll complete an English initial assessment before you start, to make sure online study suits you.

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

Who this course is for

Interested in completing one of our End of Life Care training courses? This qualification aims to help identify, develop and formally recognise knowledge and skills surrounding the care of a dying person. The principles of end of life care level 2 will also cover how to support friends and families during this sensitive and emotionally demanding time of life, and is ideal if you are already working in, or intending to work within, the healthcare or social care sector.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be taken to an external site, you may be required to search for this course using the navigation tools, once found you can click ‘Apply now’ and start your application.

Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of end of life care and what a good death means in practice.
  • You'll learn how to support a dying person's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • You'll explore how to communicate sensitively with people who are dying.
  • You'll understand how to support families and friends during bereavement.
  • You'll learn about pain and symptom management in end of life care.
  • You'll understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding end of life care.
  • You'll recognise the role of different professionals involved in palliative and end of life care.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. A tutor is assigned to support you throughout. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to take part.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people at the end of their lives in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospice or hospital settings.
  • Adult care worker, providing personal and emotional care to adults with complex needs.
  • Home care worker, visiting people in their own homes to provide end of life support.
  • Senior care worker, taking on a lead role in a care team supporting dying residents.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the qualification that supports progression to senior and supervisory care roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification covering adult social care practice across a range of settings.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into training or mentoring others in care settings.
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