Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care Level 2 (SKI24S005)

Employability

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Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 9

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the course:

Unit 1 summary:

Section 1: Know different perspectives on death and dying

Section 2: Understand the aims, principles and policies of end of life care

Section 3: Understand factors regarding communication in end of life care

Section 4: Know how to access the range of support services available to individuals and others

Unit 2 summary:

Section 1: Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort

Section 2:Know how to assist in minimising individuals pain or discomfort

Section 3: Know how to monitor, record and report on the management of individuals pain or discomfort

Unit 3 summary:

Section 1: Know how an individual’s dementia can affect their end of life care

Section 2: Know how to support individuals with dementia affected by pain and distress at end of life

Section 3: Know how to support family, significant others and friends of an individual with dementia at end of life

Unit 4 summary:

Section 1: Understand how to support an individual as they are approaching death

Section 2: Understand how to care for a deceased individual

Section 3: Know the support needed by family, significant others and friends of the deceased individual

Section 4: Understand relevant legislation and policies

Unit 5 summary:

Section 1: Know the process of loss and grief

Section 2: Understand loss in the context of end of life care

Section 3: Understand how to support people following bereavement

Section 4: Understand how to manage own feelings of loss and grief when working in end of life care

Unit 6 summary:

Section 1: Understand of life care

Section 2: Understand how to plan care in a person centered way

Section 3: Understand advance care planning

How will the course be delivered?

Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor

What do I need to bring?

Laptop/PC

What are the entry requirements?

19+, no formal entry requirements

What can I do next?

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF)
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services (RQF).
They may also wish to expand learning into other areas of Health and Social Care at the same level
with qualifications such as:
• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Care Planning (RQF)
• Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (RQF)
• Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention (RQF)
• Level 2 Certificate in Care Planning (RQF)
• Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicine in Health and Social Care (RQF)

How well am I doing?

Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.

Enquiries

Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com