If you have completed a non-qualification (Community Learning) course with us previously, you will need to enrol on a higher level course in that specific subject area. For more information on how our funding works click here Progression Guidance
Certificate In The Principles Of End Of Life Care Level 2
Description
By 2040, the number of people aged over 64 in Britain is expected to grow from 9.5 million to 15 million. The population is aging, meaning more people will live with serious chronic illness and need end of life care. The problems faced and support needed by people nearing the end of life is wide-ranging and a good understanding of pain management, support and quality of life is essential for all carers.
The objectives of the course will be to understand how to work in end of life care, to understand care planning in end of life care, to understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort, to understand end of life care and dementia, to understand the role of the Care Worker in time of death and to understand loss and grief in end of life care.
Examinations Venue Disclaimer
For Live Online courses, alternative examination arrangements are in place, exams will be undertaken remotely.
For courses in centre. please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This is an NCFE Level 2 Certificate
Who is this course for?
This qualification is designed for learners wishing to develop their understanding of end of life care.
This course is also suitable to those wishing to build confidence, those returning to work and those looking to improve their employment opportunities to build the skills required for working in the care sector.
What can I expect to learn?
Develop an understanding for areas such as how to work in end of life care and the support needed to manage pain and discomfort. How dementia impacts on end of life care and the role of the care worker in time of death. Plus, the loss and grief process.
How will I learn?
An online course where learners will also be asked to carry out research and reflection for the subject area and will be directed to online tools and reputable websites. Learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Learners will have an assigned tutor who will communicate on the online platform and when needed telephone or Microsoft Teams.
Work will be regularly assessed and marked, and learners will be provided with encouraging developmental feedback.
Targets will be set at different stages of the course to enable learners to meet personal and course objectives.
Will I need to do any work at home?
We recommend at least 8 -10 hours a week to complete research, reading and home study.
Typically, the course can be completed in 5 months.
What will I need to provide?
Learners will need to have access to a computer or device to enable them to visit the online platform to complete and submit work.
Telephone to enable tutor contact.
Pen/pad of paper for taking notes for example to use during one to one phone meetings.
Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs in addition to the course fee.
What can I do next?
The tutor will be happy to support and guide learners towards courses that will
compliment current skills, needs, interests and current job role.
Learners may wish to consider the following:
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Level 2 Certificate in Principles Prevention & Control Infection for HSC
Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Care
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (HSC Adults)
Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice, and guidance to help
you make decisions on learning, training, and work. The service offers confidential
and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an
appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most
mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk