This course aims to improve the quality of end-of-life care provided to individuals across all care settings. This period in a person’s life is the most sensitive and difficult for the individual, the family and any carers or staff members who work with the individual. If you work in or want to work in the healthcare sector or need to care for a loved one during this difficult time, this course is the perfect place to start and will help you provide quality end-of-life care.

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  • What you will study

    This course is split into six manageable units, covering topics such as:

    • Understand how to work in end-of-life care
    • Care planning in end-of-life care
    • Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
    • End of life care and dementia
    • Understanding the role of the Care Worker in time of death
    • Understand loss and grief in end-of-life care
  • Entry Requirements

    To qualify for a FREE online learning course, you must:

    • Be aged 19 years or over
    • Have lived in the UK for the last three years, or be able to prove your residency status, for example, indefinite leave to remain, settled status or you are an Asylum seeker who has been in the UK for more than 6 months
  • Assessment

    Studying online means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal Tutor and a Learner Support Advisor.

  • Duration

    12 weeks

  • Delivery

    online

  • Benefits
    • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
    • Create a long-standing career pathway within the industry or business sector
    • Courses are delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose when and where to study
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    • Engaging and interactive activities that stretch learners thinking and help put their new, extended knowledge into practice
    • Study will develop learners knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance their future work and life.

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