Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care Certificate

Part Time

Course Overview

This TQUK qualification is designed provide learners with an understanding of end of life care.

The course is suitable for those considering employment within health and social care or looking to develop within a current job role in health and social care.

Course Content

This course consists of the following six mandatory units, all of which must be completed in order to achieve the qualification:

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 Requirement

You don’t need to have any specific prior learning requirements to take this course, but you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a level 1 qualification within the health and social care area.

In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above
If you are 19-23 years old you must have already achieved a level 2 qualification or equivalent
If you are 24+ there are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful to have a good standard of English and maths

Assessment

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.

We recommended allowing a minimum of 3 hours per week to study this course in your own time.

This course is available:

Paper based learning materials with online assessments

Where does this course lead to

This course supports progression to employment or further learning in a range of job roles such as:

Personal Care Assistant
Adult Social Care Relief Team Worker
Night Care Assistant
Support Worker (Supported Living)
Palliative Care Hospice Worker
Home Care Support Worker
Counsellor
Bereavement Support Worker

Successful completion of the qualification will help your progression to further learning on qualifications such as:

Level 2/3 Clinical Healthcare Support Diploma
Level 2/3 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Certificate
Level 2/3 Working in the Health Sector Certificate
Level 3 Principles of End of Life Care Certificate
Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care
Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Clinical Healthcare Support)