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

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 and home life. The course takes around 15 weeks to complete.

You'll study five units covering end of life care, communication, assessment and care planning, person-centred approaches, and bereavement care. The course applies to a range of settings, including hospices, care homes, and community care. No previous qualifications are required to enrol.

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.

Entry requirements

There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what end of life care involves and the settings where it takes place.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people approaching the end of their lives and their families.
  • You'll develop skills in assessment and care planning for end of life care.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting people nearing death.
  • You'll understand how to manage pain and discomfort in palliative care.
  • You'll learn about the process of loss, grief, and bereavement care.
  • You'll understand what happens during the final hours of life and how to provide appropriate care.

How you will learn

You'll study through an online learning platform, working through five units at your own pace. A subject specialist tutor supports you throughout. Assessment is built into the online platform, with deadlines shown once you enrol. You work through your assessments online, with tutor guidance available as you progress.

What you will need to bring

You'll need your National Insurance number, a form of identification, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications when you enrol. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or the community.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with personal care and emotional support.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or hospices.
  • Home care worker, provides end of life and palliative care in people's homes.
  • Palliative care support worker, assists people with life-limiting conditions.
  • Bereavement support worker, helps families and individuals through loss.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into training or mentoring others in care settings.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care, a step toward supervisory and management roles.
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