End of Life Care Certificate Level 3 QCF
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Distance
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
160h
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Duration
12 Months
The End of Life programme is ideal for those who wish to increase their understanding of end of life and develop their knowledge of the factors and issues that relate to providing end of life care for a person. This programme is designed to be accessible for freestanding study by non-specialists in this area and to facilitate integration within employer training programmes in health and social care.
The first unit provides learners with an overview of the emotive issues surrounding death and dying.It also helps learners to understand palliative care and its place within end of life care, along with the support services available to the individual and others.The second unit aims to give learners an understanding of the importance of communication when supporting an individual and others during end of life care.The third unit aims to give the learner an understanding of the person centred approach to assessment and care planning within end of life care along with the legal implications of any advance care planning decisions.Unit 4 will inform learners of the person-centred approach to end of life care and how it ensures that the individual's physical, emotional, social and cultural needs are met.
The final unit will assist learners to understand approaches to providing care in the approach to death and the final hours of care. It will also provide an understanding of the processes of loss and grief, how to support those who are bereaved and how to cope with own feeling of stress and grief.
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Key Topics
The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in End of Life Care course is divided into five comprehensive modules:
Module One : Understanding end of life care
Module Two : Communication during end of life care
Module Three : Assessment and care planning in end of life care
Module Four : Person-centred approaches to end of life care
Module Five : Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care
No Entry Requirements
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (QCF)
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Subjects
- Planning
- Approach
- Communication Training
- Health and Social Care
- Nursing Care
- Palliative care
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Course programme
How is the course structured?
The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in End of Life Care course is divided into five comprehensive modules:
Unit 1: Understanding end of life care
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand different attitudes to death and dying
- Understand the aims of end of life care
- Understand current approaches to end of life care
- Know the range of support services available to individuals and their families
Unit 2 : Communication during end of life care
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand communication skills in the context of end of life care
- Understand how to overcome barriers to communication
Unit 3: Assessment and care planning in end of life care
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the holistic approach to end of life care
- Understand person-centred assessment and planning
- Understand advance care planning
Unit 4: Person-centred approaches to end of life care
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the effects of symptoms in relation to end of life care
- Understand a range of therapeutic options used to support effective symptom relief
- Understand the principles of pain management
- Understand techniques for supporting a client with their social needs
- Understand how to support a person’s spiritual, religious and cultural needs
- Understand techniques for supporting a person with their psychological and emotional needs
- Understand people’s responses to dying
Unit 5: Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how to offer appropriate support in the final hours of life
- Understand how to care for the deceased person
- Understand the process of grief and loss
- Understand how to support people following bereavement
Course Assessment
The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care qualification consists of a combination of set activities which are marked by your tutor and are moderated by NCFE.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Course Fees
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the End of Life Care home study course is £400, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £320 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £80 and then 4 equal payments of £80 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your courseAdditional information
End of Life Care Certificate Level 3 QCF