End of Life Care
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Type: Distance Learning
Subject: Distance Learning
Level: 2
Start Date: 03 July 2023
Fee: 0
What can this course lead to
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to prepare to
enter or progress within employment in a variety of sectors and job roles where
an understanding of care planning is required.
Course Length
Up to 16 weeks
Level
Level 2
Who is it for
By 2040, the number of people aged over 64 in Britain is expected to grow
from 9.5 million to 15 million. The population is ageing, meaning more people
will live with serious chronic illness and need end of life care. The problems
faced and support needed by people nearing the end of life is wideranging and a
good understanding of pain management, support and quality of life is essential
for all carers.
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to gain
an understanding of end of life care. These may be learners who wish to access
this training with a view to progress to further qualifications or employment
within health and social care, to complement other qualifications in
apprenticeship frameworks within health or health and social care, or to develop
in their current job role within health and social care.
What will I need
You must be 19 or over to be able to apply for this course.
What is covered
6 mandatory units:
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
Interview Skills Assessment
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
– Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
– Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to prepare to
enter or progress within employment in a variety of sectors and job roles where
an understanding of care planning is required.
Application and costs
This course has not cost, however this is dependant on your circumstances, please contact Jobsmart for more information and to confirm your eligibility