Palliative Care Level 3 NCFE

Palliative Care describes the care given to a person with an advanced, life limiting illness, for which there is no cure.

It seeks to support them not only with their physical needs - pain and other distressing symptoms - but also their emotional, social and spiritual needs. It also includes support for relatives and friends, both during the person’s illness and after their death in the form of bereavement care.

Many healthcare workers say that they find it hard to talk about death and dying, or that they don’t feel sufficiently trained to deal with the sensitive and difficult issues that they are confronted with. Hopefully, this course will enhance your confidence and understanding of the topic, and provide you with some of the knowledge and skills required.

Course Aims

On completion of this course, you should:

• Understand the basic principles and components of palliative care

• Have an awareness of the range of support services that are available

• Be able to support people with their psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs

• Appreciate the impact of physical pain and the importance of management for people with a life-limiting illness

• Understand the nature of grief and loss, and of how to support people with their bereavement

Course Content

There are four units covering:

• Understanding palliative care

• Supporting a person’s needs in a palliative care context

• Supporting a person with their physical care needs

• Care during the final hours of life and bereavement

Progression Opportunities

Level 3 NVQ in Health

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in Care

Level 3 Diploma in Care