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Level 2 End of Life Care Course in Blackpool

Cost£1,134.00
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day over 10 weeks.

The course covers how to support people at the end of their life with dignity and compassion. You'll explore pain and discomfort management, the impact of dementia, and the emotional side of loss and bereavement. It also looks at the care worker's role at the time of death and how to provide person-centred support to individuals and their families.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in developing the knowledge and skills to support individuals at the end of their life with dignity, compassion and respect? This course will help you understand the principles of end of life care, including how to support individuals with pain and discomfort, the impact of dementia, and the emotional aspects of loss and bereavement. You will also explore the role of the care worker at the time of death and how to provide person-centred support to both individuals and their families. This qualification is ideal if you are looking to move into health and social care, enhance your current role, or build on your knowledge as part of a wider care pathway.

Entry requirements

Please contact the College on 01253352352 for further details on entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of end of life care and what person-centred support means in practice.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals experiencing pain and physical discomfort.
  • You'll explore how dementia affects people at the end of their life.
  • You'll develop knowledge of loss, grief, and bereavement, and how to support those affected.
  • You'll understand the care worker's role at the time of death.
  • You'll learn how to support the families of individuals receiving end of life care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus. The qualification is assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. There are no exams. Your work will be marked against the NCFE qualification standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting individuals in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Home care worker, visiting individuals in their own homes to provide personal support.
  • Support worker, helping people with complex needs live as independently as possible.
  • Palliative care support worker, working in hospices or specialist end of life services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior care roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader work-based qualification covering adult social care practice.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, for those who want to support or train others in care settings.
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