Palliative Care

Course Team Leader: Lane, Sophie

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Caring Professions

How to Apply: Postal or Telephone
Entry Requirements: None. This course is designed for any health care worker who wishes to improve their
knowledge and understanding of palliative care. It also has relevance to all types of
care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care

Study Hours: 0
Nº of Weeks:0

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: General progression routes may be, NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Awareness and NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity

Careers Progression: Health care workers may work in all types of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.

Course Description:
This course is designed for any health care worker who wishes to improve their
knowledge and understanding of palliative care.

Description Breakdown:
The course consists of four units:
Unit 1: Understanding palliative care
Unit 2: Supporting a person with their emotional, social and spiritual needs
Unit 3: Supporting a person with their physical care needs
Unit 4: Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care
Each unit contains tasks and activities designed to cover the specific learning outcomes.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 50

Qualification: Palliative Care

Tuition Fees: 0
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 0

Additional Costs Total: 0