Level 2 End of Life Care Course Online – Poole Adult Learning Centre

Cost£165.00
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Course. Study online at your own pace over 24 weeks. Concessions are available on the course fee.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to support people at the end of their lives. You'll explore person-centred care, communication, pain management, and the emotional needs of patients and their families. You'll also look at legal and ethical issues that arise in end of life care settings.

You'll need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. You finish with an NCFE Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care.

Who this course is for

We have designed this course to support you with working in the care sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles working in care and support. This course is designed to support 19+ learners progress into employment or further learning depending on your own needs and interests.

You will need good IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet with regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or in a library. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/

English language skills at Level 1 are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.

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 their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • You'll explore effective communication with patients, families, and care teams.
  • You'll understand pain and symptom management in end of life care.
  • You'll learn about the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to end of life care.
  • You'll recognise the impact of loss, grief, and bereavement on individuals and families.
  • You'll understand the roles of different professionals involved in end of life care.

How you will learn

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

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or at a library. Poole Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting individuals with daily living and personal care.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Home care worker, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
  • Support worker, helping individuals with complex needs to live independently.
  • Palliative care support worker, assisting patients and families in specialist care settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in End of Life Care, for deeper specialist knowledge in this area.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification covering a wider range of care settings and roles.

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