This course will give you the knowledge and understanding needed to care for patients approaching the end of their lives.
Course Overview
Britain has an ageing population - which means more people will live with serious chronic illnesses and need palliative and end of life care. When providing palliative and end of life care to individuals that are facing their last months, weeks or days of life, it's important to ensure we consider their wishes and act with compassion. This course is useful for people working in a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community, and primary care.
What you'll learn
This course is made up of 6 units:
How to work in end of life care
Care planning in end of life care
How to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
End of life care and dementia
The role of the care worker in time of death
Loss and grief in end of life care
Eligibility Criteria
This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship
There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
Is This Course Free?
This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free.
Fully Accredited Course
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
How Long Is The Course?
The duration of this course is seven weeks.
We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
Progression Opportunities
This course would be important for job roles such as: Senior Care Worker (£17,000 to £27,000) Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,000) Care Home Manager (£25,000 to £55,000)
Start Your Journey
Government funded courses. Qualifications accredited by NCFE.
