This qualification develops learners knowledge relating to the role of person-centred care planning at the end of life and explores the issues surrounding death and dying.
It addresses key questions and situations a carer may be faced with and looks at how to respond, developing communication skills and knowledge of how to support those dealing with loss, grief and providing reassurance and acceptance.
The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual and has been developed in association with The Skills Network.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for anyone who would like to, or is already working in the health and social care sector and who want to develop knowledge of end of life care, which can be applied to a wide range of job roles.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care certificate.
Duration
The course duration is 12 weeks via distance learning.
What will I learn?
- End of life care and dementia
- Principles of care planning in end of life care
- Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
- Understand how to work in end of life care
- Understand loss and grief in end of life care
- Understanding the role of the care worker at time of death
Assessment
You will be assessed by completing all the required assessments with your tutor providing feedback following completion of each. All assessments must be completed and passed in order for you to successfully achieve the qualification.
Progressio
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
- Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People with Autism
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
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
- Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
- Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention
- Level 2 Certificate in Care Planning
- Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicine in Health and Social Care