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Free Level 3 End of Life Care Course Online

CostFREE
Duration35 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. You study at your own pace, so the course fits around work and other commitments. It covers the definition and approaches to end of life care, supporting a person's spiritual, social and emotional needs, and how to handle death and bereavement. The course takes around 35 weeks. It's open to people aged 19 or over who don't already hold a Level 3 qualification and have lived in the UK for three or more years.

Who this course is for

This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the principles of end-of-life care, including knowledge of: the definition of end-of-life care approaches to end of life care how to support a person’s familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs how to confront issues of death and bereavement This qualification is intended for those who work in the Health and Social Care sector whose role includes caring for those who have a life-limiting illness.

Entry requirements

19+ years old Don’t currently hold a Level 3 qualification Lived in the UK for 3+ years

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the definition and scope of end of life care in health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore different approaches to delivering end of life care.
  • You'll learn how to support a person's familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs at the end of life.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to address issues of death and bereavement sensitively.
  • You'll understand the needs of people living with a life-limiting illness.

How you will learn

This is an online course you complete through self-directed study. Assessment is knowledge-based, using written assignments or questions that you submit online. You work through the material at your own pace over the 35-week course. Telford College Wellington will support you throughout and confirm the specific assessment tasks before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Telford College Wellington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting people with life-limiting conditions at home or in a care setting.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in hospice or hospital palliative care teams.
  • Senior care worker: taking a lead role in end of life care planning within a care home.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care and emotional support in a person's own home.
  • Palliative care support worker: working alongside nurses in specialist palliative care services.
  • Bereavement support worker: helping families and individuals cope with loss.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ) builds on this knowledge with practical, workplace-assessed units and is widely required for senior care roles. A Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Adult Care can take you toward team leader or care management positions. If you work in a clinical setting, a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Palliative Care or a BTEC in Health Sciences may be a useful next step.

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