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Free Level 3 End of Life Care Course Online – CT Skills

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

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

The course takes around 15 weeks. It covers the definition of end of life care, different approaches to care, and how to support someone approaching death. You'll also explore death and bereavement, and the range of settings where care takes place, including hospices. The course is free for eligible adults aged 19 or over who are unemployed or earning below £25,000 a year.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care.

Who this course is for

The level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care will provide you the principles of caring for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives until they die. This qualification will provide you with an understanding of the principles of end of life care. You will learn about the definition of end of life care, approaches to end of life care, how to support a person, how to confront issues of death and bereavement and the wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Currently live in England and lived in the EU for 3 years. Funded Via the Adult Skills Funded Free Courses for Jobs. You must be either unemployed or in employment but earning below the low wage threshold of £25,000 or are aged 19-23 with a prior attainment below level 3 to be eligible to undertake this free online course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the definition and principles of end of life care.
  • You'll explore different approaches to caring for people near the end of life.
  • You'll learn how to support a person to live well until they die.
  • You'll develop skills to address issues of death and bereavement.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the range of care settings, including hospices and home care.
  • You'll understand how to communicate sensitively with people and their families.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from an assessor. No exams or classroom attendance are required.

What you will need to bring

CT Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. Most learners need a device with internet access to complete the online study and submit assignments.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and companionship in people's homes.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses in hospitals or community settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with complex needs live independently.
  • Hospice care worker, provides specialist end of life support in a hospice setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the full vocational qualification for senior care roles and team leadership.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care, for those moving into supervisory positions.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of End of Life Care, useful if you want to support colleagues or volunteers in a care setting.
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