Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care (Online) - Level 2
Overview
This qualification develops learners’ knowledge relating to the role of person-centred care planning at the end of life.
Start dates and fees
Start
Anytime.
Cost
The distance learning courses are completely free for anyone aged 19 or over (on the 31st August 2023), irrespective of their current employment status, but applicants must live in the UK in a non-devolved area. Applicants aged 19-23 must already have a full level 2 qualification to be eligible.
Please note, if you fail to reach the end of the course, you may be subject to a £125 admin fee.
What will I study?
This course is made up of a series of mandatory units:
- End of life care and dementia
- Principles of care planning in end of life care
- Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
- Understand how to work in end of life care
- Understand loss and grief in end of life care
- Understanding the role of the care worker at time of death
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
All applicants must live in England and NOT live in one of the locations listed here.
How long is the course?
Total time to achieve this qualification is 145 hours.
Guided learning hours for this qualification is 112. These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance or supervision of a tutor.
Directed learning hours for this qualification is approximately 33 hours over the cycle of the programme.
Learners are expected to study and do aspects of their assessment portfolio in their own time.
How will I be assessed?
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance.
All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a Pass – there is no grading.
What can I progress onto?
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
- Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People with Autism
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Care Planning
- Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
- Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention
- Level 2 Certificate in Care Planning
- Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling in Medicine in Health and Social Care
Career opportunities
There isn't currently career information listed for this course.
How do I apply?
All you need to do is press the green Sign up button found under 'Next steps' and complete our simple online form.
Once submitted, our team will review your information to ensure you are eligible to study the course (we will get in touch should there be in any issues).
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll be sent an email which contains a link to our online enrolment form for you to complete.
Your enrolment details will then be processed by our team and you will receive an email that will contain a link for you to access your course materials. Please allow 3-5 working days for your enrolment details to be processed.