Key Facts

  • Starting
    30 Sep 2024
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    30 Sep 2024
    End Date
    26 Jun 2025
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MHC2031CP

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Level 2 Certificate - End of Life Care

Level 2 Certificate - End of Life Care

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This qualification aims to develop the learner's knowledge and understanding of:

  • how to work in end of life care
  • the support needed to manage pain and discomfort
  • how dementia impacts on end of life care
  • the role of the care worker in time of death
  • the loss and grief process.

This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to gain an understanding of end of life care. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progress to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications in apprenticeship frameworks within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care. Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.

  • Entry Requirements


    In order to be able to enrol for this course, Learners must meet the following criteria:

    • Be aged 19 or over
    • Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
    • Have achieved a Grade C (or above) in GCSE English, or a Pass in Functional Skills Level 2.

  • Course Content


    • Unit 01 Understand how to work in end of life care
    • Unit 02 Care planning in end of life care
    • Unit 03 Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
    • Unit 04 End of life care and dementia
    • Unit 05 Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
    • Unit 06 Understand loss and grief in end of life care.

  • Progression Next Steps


    This qualification supports progression to further learning in the following areas:

    • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
    • Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
    • Level 2 or 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector
    • Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
    • Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management

  • Additional Information


    This qualification is aimed at

    Businesses - care homes particularly

  • Course Structure


    The programme is run entirely online, using a range of virtual teaching and learning strategies, including live interactive webinars. You will need access to a PC/Tablet device and to be available for one full day each week for five weeks.

  • Assessment Details


    All assessment is completed through a series of questions on an online portal.