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Free Level 3 End of Life Care Course Online – Learning Curve Courses

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
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 who do not already hold a full Level 3 qualification. It covers the knowledge needed to support people approaching the end of their lives. You'll explore care across hospices, care homes, community settings, and primary care. The course typically takes 10 weeks to complete.

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

Who this course is for

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 3 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.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and values that underpin end of life care.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals to live as well as possible in their final stages of life.
  • You'll explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people approaching death.
  • You'll develop knowledge of pain and symptom management in end of life care.
  • You'll understand the role of different care settings, including hospices, care homes, and community care.
  • You'll learn how to communicate sensitively with individuals and their families.
  • You'll understand the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to end of life care.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based questions. You submit your work online and receive feedback from a tutor. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve Courses will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily living and personal care.
  • Adult care worker, provides care in residential or community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, assists clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Senior care worker, leads a small team and oversees care delivery.
  • Hospice support worker, provides specialist end of life care in a hospice.
  • Community care worker, delivers care to people in their own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the full occupational qualification for senior roles in adult social care.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care, suited to those moving into team leader or management roles.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, for those aiming at registered manager positions.
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