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Course Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career path to make a profound difference in life's most precious moments? Our Level 2 End-of-Life Care qualification empowers you to provide exceptional support to patients and their families during their most sensitive and emotionally demanding times.

You'll develop the skills to offer comfort, dignity, and peace during these crucial moments. Learn effective care planning, compassionate pain management, and how to address the unique needs of individuals with dementia. Gain a deep understanding of loss and grief to offer invaluable support with genuine compassion.

With an ageing population, there is a growing demand for dedicated end-of-life care professionals in settings like hospices, care homes, and community care. Join us and embark on a journey that will not only broaden your knowledge but also set you up for a rewarding and meaningful career that makes a real impact where it matters most.

What our learners say...

★★★★★ 5 Star Rating Feedback: "I enjoyed that the course was very flexible, you could do it in your own time. My online tutor was amazing with giving feedback and helping me out with the bits I struggled with. This qualification will help me in the future to care for individuals going through end of life and help to support their family’s, I work with a lot of end of life patients in my job role now and this course has really given me a better understanding." - Lucy

★★★★★ 5 Start Rating Feedback: "This course has helped me identify what it takes to provide care and support to myself, my relatives and my patients to a high standard. I found some units to be quite intense but remarkable. I have even been promoted at work due to this recent online course and knowledge. My assessor was fantastic, she adapted to my individual learning disabilities and supported me with further research links and excellent feedback. She was adaptive, understanding, caring, flexible and empathetic." - Jamie 

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

What you will learn:

Unit 1 - Understand How To Work in End of Life Care.

Unit 2 - Care Planning in End of Life Care.

Unit 3 - Understand How to Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort

Unit 4 - End of Life Care and Dementia.

Unit 5 - Understanding the Role of the Care Worker in Time of Death.

Unit 6 - Understand Loss and Grief in End of Life Care.

Courses are open to everyone who are 19+ and lived in the EU for the past 3 years.

Whether you’re interested in learning for work, career progression or self-development, our range of nationally recognised courses provides a flexible blended approach to your learning.

Explore our extensive range of free adult online qualifications, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge across diverse fields. From honing your office and business acumen to promoting mental health awareness and supporting others, our courses encompass education, training, business, health, and social care.

Join us today elevate your expertise and advance your career, at no cost at all!

Please ensure you have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a desktop or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account and type answers with ease.

No previous experience in the Health and Social Sector is needed.

You will be provided with an interactive learning account, containing practical advice and guidance to aid your learning journey.  We use an online learning platform known as eAssessor Pro to submit your written answers, all of our online courses are broken into bite-sized topics/sections and you submit your studies for feedback and guidance as you work your way through your chosen course.

Please don’t worry, there are no exams!  Plus, you will be supported from start to finish by one of our online course tutors, who are industry experts in their own specialised fields.

No work experience required.

Other Free Online Level 2 courses that you might wish to consider are:

  • Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
  • Counselling Skills
  • Principles of Dementia Care

All of these qualifications very much complement this courses.

You could explore several job opportunities in the healthcare and social care sectors, such as the following options:

  • Care Assistant/Support Worker: Working in care homes, hospices, or home care environments, supporting individuals nearing the end of their life. This role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities.
  • Hospice Care Worker: Working in a hospice setting, providing specialised support for terminally ill individuals. This role typically involves a high level of compassion, ensuring the comfort and dignity of patients during their final stages.
  • Palliative Care Assistant: This role involves working closely with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide practical support to those receiving palliative care, helping manage symptoms and maintain quality of life.
  • Healthcare Assistant in End-of-Life Care Settings: Working in hospitals or care facilities, offering care and support to individuals who are in the last stages of life. Your knowledge of end-of-life care would be valuable in providing both physical and emotional care.

Please note that while this qualification provides a strong foundation, further training or qualifications may be necessary for more advanced or specific roles.

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, or do not actively engage by regularly submitting work (as outlined in your learning account) you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

 

                                                         

 

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, or do not actively engage by regularly submitting work (as outlined in your learning account) you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

All courses are flexible part-time learning, from the comfort of your own home, requiring 3-4 hours of self-study per week. The duration of this course is 18 weeks.

Please 'Apply Now' using our Online Enrolment Form

Our enrolment process is completely online and you will be assisted every step by one of our Administration team members. 

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

 

Awarding Body:
NCFE CACHE

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Online

Duration

15 Weeks

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