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Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

Course Overview

In 2015, only half of the people who expressed their home as their preferred place to die died in their own home. In the same year, hospices were ranked the highest in terms of the quality of care provided during the difficult end of life period. Care homes were ranked a close second, followed by individuals' homes in third, and finally hospitals in last place.

This period in a person’s life is, without a doubt, the most sensitive and difficult to deal with due to the emotional and physical strain it places on the individual and their family, as well as any carers or staff members who work with the individual.

Our End of Life Level 3 course will provide your employees with extensive knowledge and understanding of end of life care. They will explore common questions and themes in end of life care and the range of possible approaches to end of life care. This qualification will provide your employees with information on how to support a person’s familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs and will prepare them to confront issues of death and bereavement within their role.

This course is only funded in Scotland and is comparable to a Level 6 based on the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework. Upon completion of the course, learners in Scotland will receive the college’s e-certificate.

PAYMENTS

Initial deposit: £36.90

Monthly payments: £55.35

Payment duration: 6 months

*Based on a minimum 10% initial deposit. Payment plan can be customised at checkout.

(Invoice option available)

KEY FEATURES


✓ No hidden costs – certificates, resources, support and more included

✓ Employees can learn from their own home, in their own time

✓ One to one Tutor support available via phone or email

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Key Information

Course Length
20 weeks

Course Level
Level 3

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

The benefits of completing this course include:
  • Gain an accredited level 3 qualification.

  • In Scotland, comparable to a Level 6 based on the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework

  • Employees can learn from their own home, in their own time
  • Employees get access to award-winning learning and assessment materials
  • Employees will receive subject specialist support from a Tutor and access to a Learner Support Advisor for everyday queries
  • Work saves automatically to ensure it's never lost

Funded Course
Yes

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Unit 1: Understanding end of life care

In this unit your employees will learn about the different attitudes and emotive issues surrounding death and dying, as well as the current approaches to end of life care and the support services available.

Unit 2: Communication during end of life care

Here your employees will look at the different communication skills within end of life care, as well as potential barriers to communication and how to overcome these.

Unit 3: Assessment and care planning in end of life care

In this unit your employees will explore the holistic approach and person-centred approach to assessment and care planning.

Unit 4: Person-centred approaches to end of life care

This unit will help your employees consider the person-centred approach to end of life care by looking at how to support the psychological, social, spiritual, religious, cultural and emotional needs of an individual.

Unit 5: Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care

Within this unit your employees will learn about the approach to death and final hours of care, the process of grief and loss, how to support people following bereavement and how to deal with their own feelings of grief.

Full cost Direct debit Advanced learner loan
£369 Initial payment of £36.90, 5 monthly payments of £66.42 £811