Principles of End of Life Care - Level 2

Interested in completing one of our End of Life Care training courses? This qualification aims to help identify, develop and formally recognise knowledge and skills surrounding the care of a dying person. The principles of end of life care level 2 will also cover how to support friends and families during this sensitive and emotionally demanding time of life, and is ideal if you are already working in, or intending to work within, the healthcare or social care sector.

What will I study on this course?

Unit 1: Understanding how to work in end of life care Learn about different attitudes towards death and dying, the varying approaches (and their individual aims) to end of life care, and the support services available to people undertaking such a role.

Unit 2: Care planning in end of life care Gain an understanding of the holistic approach to end of life care, person-centred assessment and care planning considering the many needs of individuals nearing the end of life

Unit 3: Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort Learn the knowledge and skills required in order to provide support for managing pain and discomfort. This includes how to minimise pain through a range of different techniques and the approaches to managing pain

Unit 4: End of life care and dementia Gain an acute awareness of the impact dementia can leave on an individual's end of life care and also learn how to support those individuals, as well as their family and close friends.

Unit 5: Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death Explore the role of a care worker around the time of death of an individual. Focusing primarily on how to support an individual, how to care for a deceased individual and existing legislation around the subject are all examined in this module

Unit 6: Understand loss and grief in end of life care Consider the complex nature of loss and grief, gaining an understanding of how to support people following bereavement and how to best manage their feelings of loss and grief

You will be asked a series of eligibility questions during the enrolment process.

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

How is my course assessed?

Online e-learning delivery with modular units to complete.