Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
End of life care provides support for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives as well as possible until they die. The level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care can give you the knowledge and understanding needed to care for patients approaching the end of their lives. It covers a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.
In this qualification, you will look at the common questions and themes in end of life care. You'll also gain an understanding of how to support a person’s familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs. You will also learn the following;
- Understanding end of life care
- Communication during end of life care
- Assessment and care planning in end of life care
- Person-centred approaches to end of life care
- Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who works in a care environment and wants to further their knowledge.
Requirements
From 1st April 2021, anyone aged 24+ who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification, which is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or 2 full A levels, will be able to sign up to a fully-funded course.
Career path
Learners can progress into a career in Health and Social Care.
