Principles of End of Life Care Level 2 Certificate
Understand "End of Life Care". This programme is ideal for health and social care workers who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of end of life and palliative care. It also has relevance to all types of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.
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Description
As well as enabling you to achieve a nationally recognised qualification, this course will help encourage good practice in the workplace. It also provides employers with a structured training programme that will meet the training requirements of their employees, giving peace of mind that staff are equipped with the knowledge they need to support people at the end of life.
Throughout the Principles of End of Life programme you will study six mandatory units:
- 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
Study Online courses allow you to complete your study from the comfort of your own home, in your own time. A specialist tutor will be assigned to you for the duration of your course and will provide individual support and guidance.
The course begins with an initial induction phone call, after which you will be issued access to the online learning platform to start your course. Regular access to a computer and a stable internet connection is essential. Public areas such as your local library can allow you access to a computer and internet, should you not have access to your own.
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Entry Requirements
This is an online course for adults aged 19+ and funding is based on your location. You can apply if you are aged 19+ and have lived in the UK for the last three years. Ages 19 to 23: you are eligible for free courses if you have already achieved a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent (5 or more GCSEs at grade 9/A* to 4/C) Ages 24+: Our Level 2 Study Online programmes are free to UK Nationals regardless of previous qualifications.
A basic level of numeracy and literacy is required with general computer skills to for navigating the Online Learning Platform.
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Qualification
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care
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Progression
By undertaking this course, you will be able to further your own continuous professional development, which may improve your career prospects.
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Assessment
You will complete an assessment at the end of each module/unit. These assessments are tutor marked, internally moderated and then moderated by the awarding body.
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Home Study
Study will be home-based and at your discretion within the timeframe stipulated by tutor.
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Work Placement
You do not have to work in this sector to complete the course.
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Fees and Additional Costs
Our Level 2 Study Online programmes are available for FREE to UK nationals aged 19 and over. Subject to meeting the entry and funding criteria.
| Code | Day | Start | End | Times | Fees* |
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| TQ/PELC 232401 | Flexible Start | - | £0 |
* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..