Course Overview
This course will help you to develop your knowledge and understanding when beginning to work in end of life care, how to provide support for managing pain and discomfort and finally how the condition of dementia can impact on an individual’s end of life care.
Completion within 10 weeks, although early completion is achievable
Benefits of study:
- No need to attend college, work from home at a pace that suits you
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Further your personal and professional development
- Available at no cost
- Receive support and guidance from a dedicated team of qualified assessors/tutors
- Study will enhance your personal and professional skills
What You Will Study
The student will learn through the support of relevant materials for the course, with a knowledgeable tutor providing advice and guidance on the course content.
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
- How You Will Be Assessed
The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by online flipbooks. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the course from induction to completion.
- Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements, however good written English is desirable.
- Fee Information
This is a free course.
- Further Study
You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in: Principles of Dementia Care or Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care.