Understanding End of Life Care – Level 3

You can gain extensive knowledge and understanding of End of Life Care by selecting this learning opportunity. It is suitable for people who work in a health or social care setting, providing care services for people nearing the end of life. Importantly, you will explore themes and common principles associated with end of life care, plus the range of possible approaches to providing quality care. This will include supporting a person’s familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs.

Why choose
Understanding End of Life Care – Level 3?

This qualification will provide a solid grounding in how to support a person’s familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs. It will also prepare you for confronting issues of death and bereavement within your job role.

Additional information

Unit 1: Understanding end of life care

Unit 2: Communication during end of life care

Unit 3: Assessment and care planning in end of life care

Unit 4: Person-centred approaches to end of life care

Unit 5: Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care

Course information

You will need access to a computer to complete this course.

Course assessment

You will be assessed continuously through a series of assessment questions, which are built into the course. Your answers will be saved automatically, but they will remain available for you to revise and edit at any point before submission. You will submit your assessment answers to your Tutor for marking, who will give you feedback on each question.

Minimum entry requirements

You should have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in the subject area. You will be assessed to ensure your level of English meets the requirements of the course. You must have basic IT skills to navigate the e-portfolio platform.