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Free Level 3 End of Life Care Course Online – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

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 one year to complete. You'll study topics such as person-centred care, communication with dying patients, pain and symptom management, and supporting families through bereavement. The qualification is awarded by NCFE.

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

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of end of life care and why they matter.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with dignity and respect in their final stages of life.
  • You'll explore approaches to managing pain and other symptoms.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating sensitively with patients and their families.
  • You'll learn how to support people through grief and bereavement.
  • You'll understand legal and ethical issues around end of life care.
  • You'll recognise the roles of different professionals in a care team.

How you will learn

You'll study online through written assignments and knowledge-based assessments. Work is submitted digitally and marked by assessors. There are no exams. You can study at times that suit you, progressing through units at your own pace over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will confirm anything you need before you start. Contact University Centre Somerset directly for details on materials or equipment required for this course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily living needs in care settings.
  • Support worker, helps people with physical or emotional needs at home or in residential care.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Home care worker, delivers personal care and companionship to clients in their own homes.
  • Palliative care support worker, provides specialist end of life care in hospices or at home.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the main vocational qualification for senior roles in social care.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care, suitable if you move into a team leader or supervisory role.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, if you want to share your knowledge by training others in care settings.
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