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Free Level 2 End of Life Care Course Online – UCN Newbury College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life and commitments.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. It covers end of life care across hospices, care homes, community settings, and primary care. You'll explore topics such as person-centred care, communication, pain and symptom management, and supporting families. The course typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for a wide range of students who wish to gain an understanding of end-of-life care. This course has relevance to all types of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.

Entry requirements

You will be issued with an Induction Workbook during your first discussion with your tutor; this workbook will determine whether you are suitable for the course. Students should be aged 19+ and be eligible for UK adult funding.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and values that underpin end of life care.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals and their families through the end of life process.
  • You'll explore how to communicate sensitively in difficult and emotional situations.
  • You'll develop knowledge of pain and symptom management approaches.
  • You'll learn about legal and ethical issues relevant to end of life care.
  • You'll understand the roles of different professionals involved in end of life care.
  • You'll explore self-care and wellbeing for those working in care settings.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through written materials and tasks at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and workbook activities. Your first task is an Induction Workbook, completed with your tutor. This helps confirm the course is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

UCN Newbury College will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided online through the course platform.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily living needs in care homes or the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Home care worker, delivering personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Support worker, helping individuals with complex needs live as independently as possible.
  • Hospice care worker, providing specialist end of life support in a hospice setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to train or mentor others in care settings.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care, for deeper specialist knowledge in this area.
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