Course Code: SA1FE046 End of Life Care - Level 2 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration 13 Sep 2023 Community Based 14 Weeks Apply now 12 Sep 2024 Community Based 14 Weeks Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryThis qualification (NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care) is designed to provide an understanding of end of life care. It will develop knowledge in how to work in end of life care, the loss and grief process, the role of the care worker in time of death and the support needed to manage pain and discomfort. It will also consider how dementia impacts on end of life care. It is aimed at anyone working in a healthcare or social care environment, or those wishing to expand knowledge as they embark in a career within the sector. The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care is internally assessed and consists of 6 mandatory 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. The course is delivered remotely and runs over 6 weeks with 3.5 hours of scheduled contact time each week. You will be assigned a subject specialist course tutor who will deliver the live scheduled sessions. The tutor will also be available for weekly support and to guide you from the beginning to the completion of your qualification. Course Overview This qualification (NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care) is designed to provide an understanding of end of life care. It will develop knowledge in how to work in end of life care, the loss and grief process, the role of the care worker in time of death and the support needed to manage pain and discomfort. It will also consider how dementia impacts on end of life care. It is aimed at anyone working in a healthcare or social care environment, or those wishing to expand knowledge as they embark in a career within the sector. The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care is internally assessed and consists of 6 mandatory 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. The course is delivered remotely and runs over 6 weeks with 3.5 hours of scheduled contact time each week. You will be assigned a subject specialist course tutor who will deliver the live scheduled sessions. The tutor will also be available for weekly support and to guide you from the beginning to the completion of your qualification. Entry RequirementsNo previous training or experience is required for this programme but you must be over 19 on the 31 August before the course start date. Qualification ObtainedCertificate in the Principles of End of Life Care Entry Requirements No previous training or experience is required for this programme but you must be over 19 on the 31 August before the course start date. Tuition Fees Read our tuition fees guide. Learning and Teaching MethodsThis course will be delivered remotely with live lectures and support sessions schedule for a total of 3.5 hours a week for 6 consecutive weeks from the course start date. Within these sessions there will be tutor delivery, question and answer, discussion, group work tasks and individual tasks. It is expected that you will complete a minimum of 3.5 hours independent study, each week, outside of the class to complete the assessment tasks which take the form of electronic workbooks. Assessment MethodsThis qualification consists of 6 mandatory 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. Assessment is made following the completion of an electronic workbook for each unit. Teaching and Learning Methods This course will be delivered remotely with live lectures and support sessions schedule for a total of 3.5 hours a week for 6 consecutive weeks from the course start date. Within these sessions there will be tutor delivery, question and answer, discussion, group work tasks and individual tasks. It is expected that you will complete a minimum of 3.5 hours independent study, each week, outside of the class to complete the assessment tasks which take the form of electronic workbooks. Industry Placement and Field Trips This is a knowledge-only qualification; there are no work placements and no field trips on this programme. Other Costs and Equipment Needed As this course is delivered online, regular access to IT is essential in order to attend the sessions and to complete the assessment tasks/electronic workbooks. All other equipment/resources you require for this course are provided by B&FC at no extra cost. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Career Options and ProgressionThis qualification provides specialist knowledge relevant to roles in the health and social care and will support towards career progression in a health and social care role.