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Free Level 3 End of Life Care Course Online – East Durham College

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 End of Life Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course is free for adults aged 19 or over who do not already hold a full Level 3 qualification. It covers the principles of the course, including person-centred approaches, communication with individuals and families, and the physical and emotional aspects of dying. The course typically takes five months to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone with an interest in the subject. Distance learning courses are suitable for people who like to learn independently. They are able to set their own pace of study and choose where and when they want to study.

Entry requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Aged 19+ (born before 01/09/2001)
  • Not hold a full level 3 qualification, your highest qualification will be a level 2
  • Lived in the UK continuously for 3 years
  • Not currently completing a distance learning course with us, or any other training provider
  • Not live in an area of the UK with a devolved government (this will be checked by our team upon application)

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 through the dying process.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to care planning.
  • You'll develop knowledge of pain and symptom management in end of life care.
  • You'll understand the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to end of life decisions.
  • You'll learn how to communicate sensitively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll recognise the emotional and psychological needs of people at the end of life.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through written materials and activities at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments submitted online. There are no exams. You work independently, with tutor support available throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals at the end of their life in care settings.
  • Adult care worker, provides personal and emotional care in residential or home settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, assists clinical staff in hospitals or hospices with end of life patients.
  • Senior care worker, leads a small team delivering end of life care.
  • Palliative care support worker, works alongside nurses in hospice or community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the full occupational qualification for senior roles in adult social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to mentor or train others in care settings.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care, for those moving into team leader or management roles.
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