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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care

Britain has an ageing population – the number of people aged over 64 is expected to grow to 15 million by 2040. This means more people will live with serious chronic illnesses and need end of life care. Our level 2 course in End of Life Care will give you the knowledge you need to perform your role as a care worker for people approaching the end of their lives. You will learn how to support and manage pain and discomfort, as well as gaining insight into the impact of dementia on end of life care. You’ll also develop the compassionate skills needed for supporting family and friends with the loss and grief process.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of end of life care
  • Covers topics including the support needed to manage pain and discomfort
  • Understand how dementia impacts on end of life care
  • Learn the role of the care worker at time of death
  • Learn the loss and grief process
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Online

Paper-based

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Care Workers and Home Carers

Up to £32,162
/year

Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of children, the elderly, the infirm and others with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care […]

Care Escorts

Average £12.39
/hour

Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.

Child and Early Years Officers

Up to £37,410
/year

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to […]

Social Workers

Up to £50,411
/year

Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with […]

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care
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Student Voice

Doncaster College has been an amazing experience. I’ve learnt teamwork, problem solving, and gained real experience through work placements. The tutors and students are great, and it’s helped me get ready to study paramedic science at university.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

7 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance, Short

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