What Qualification/level is this course?
The Level 3 Certificate in in the Principles of End of Life Care focuses on end-of-life care. It looks at the approaches to end of life care, an understanding of how to support a person’s familial, spiritual, social, and emotional needs and how to confront issues of death and bereavement.

Who is this course for?
The Level 3 qualification, at this level is aimed at an expert in the principles of end of life care. They will have prior knowledge and skills at Level 2 in the related subject area.

What can I expect to learn?
The qualification comprises of the following core mandatory units: Understanding end of life care Communication during end of life care Assessment and care planning in end of life care Person-centred approaches to end of life care Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care.

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 6 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?
Your dedicated tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.

Further information
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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.