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Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care (Online) - Level 2

Overview

Deliver compassionate and effective care to those at the end of life with this FREE online course. Designed for health and social care professionals, this Level 2 qualification provides a deeper understanding of person-centred care planning in sensitive situations.

Enhance your skills to provide the best support possible in these critical moments. Learning more can help you earn more!

Study at home, study on your schedule, study for FREE. Sign up today!


Start dates and fees

  • Start - Anytime.
  • Cost - FREE for adults aged 19 or over (as of 31 August 2024), regardless of employment status.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion.

If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.

Start DateDay/TimeWksCodeAnnual Fee (Age)
16-18over 19
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E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.


What will I study?

  • 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

  • No specific entry requirements  
  • Recommended: Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent)  
  • Applicants must live in England  
  • Applicants must not live in the locations listed here.

How long is the course?

  • Total time to complete - 145 hours  
  • Guided learning - 112 hours (includes all tutor contact, guidance, and supervision)  
  • Directed learning - Approximately 33 hours throughout the program  
  • Learners are expected to study and work on assessments independently.  

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How will I be assessed?

  • Assessment is done through internal evaluations, checked by external quality assurance.
  • To achieve a Pass, all learning outcomes and criteria must be met - no grading system is used.

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


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.

Next steps

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