Certificate In The Principles Of End Of Life Care Rqf Qcf Level 3

Who is it for ?

The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care training programme is designed for any health or social care worker who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of end of life care and palliative care. It also has relevance to other care settings including; hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.

This distance learning end of life care training course is also appropriate for those who have already achieved other sector-specific qualifications in the health care sector, such as the RQF (QCF) diplomas, and need to apply their understanding in a palliative care context.

Course Outline

The end of life care training programme is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the emotive issues surrounding death, dying and palliative care. It will help health and social care workers to develop their knowledge and understanding of palliative care and its place within end of life care, along with the support services available to the individual and others. Our distance learning end of life care training course will encourage the use of a ‘person-centred’ approach to meet the physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs of people nearing the end of life and their families.

Course Content

This Level 3 Certificate (RQF (QCF)) in the Principles of End of Life Care training course consists of five mandatory units, presented in three concise module workbooks:

  • Unit 01: Understanding end of life care (Module A) (Credit value: 3) (R/601/9570)
  • Unit 02: Communication during end of life care (Module B) (Credit value: 2) (H/601/9573)
  • Unit 03: Assessment and care planning in end of life care (Module B) (Credit value: 3) (M/601/9575)
  • Unit 04: Person-centred approaches to end of life care (Module C) (Credit value: 5) (A/601/9577)
  • Unit 05: Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care (Module C) (Credit value: 3) (A/601/9580)

Each unit contains activities and assessments designed to cover the specific learning outcomes, so to ensure successful completion and the award of the nationally accredited Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care training course – RQF (QCF) Level 3.

Course delivery and assessment

Our course materials for this distance learning end of life care training course comprise of activity workbooks, tasks, activities and assessments. These training methods will allow health and social care staff to complete a portfolio of evidence and demonstrates achievement of all learning outcomes associated with each unit.

Progression Opportunities

By undertaking this specialist end of life care training programme, health and social care staff will be able to demonstrate compliance to; the Gold Standard Framework, the End of Life Care Strategy, CQC and Skills for Care minimum training standards for those staff working within the health and social care sector. Learners may progress on to further higher level qualifications in health and social care or related subjects.

Study Options

If you wish to enrol on this accredited End of Life Care Training course then please contact us. Upon payment of the course fees you will be sent a study pack which provides all you need to complete your studies:

  • Study-guide
  • Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
  • Self-assessment activities
  • Assignments
  • Tutor support information
  • Assignment marking & feedback
  • Certification

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