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Health and Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care

Britain has an ageing population – the number of people aged over 64 is expected to grow to 15 million by 2040. This means more people will live with serious chronic illnesses and need end of life care. Our level 2 course in End of Life Care will give you the knowledge you need to perform your role as a care worker for people approaching the end of their lives. You will learn how to support and manage pain and discomfort, as well as gaining insight into the impact of dementia on end of life care. You’ll also develop the compassionate skills needed for supporting family and friends with the loss and grief process.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of end of life care
  • Covers topics including the support needed to manage pain and discomfort
  • Understand how dementia impacts on end of life care
  • Learn the role of the care worker at time of death
  • Learn the loss and grief process
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Online

Paper-based

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

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Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Student Voice

I felt there was a lot of support at College from tutors and other staff. The course is the reason why I got a place at university. It prepared me and helped with completing assignments and referencing which made it easier at university. My placements gave me a greater understanding of what a job in health and social care could be like. It was the best decision I made in terms of my career pathway.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

7 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance, Short

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