Step 1
Submit your enrolment form
You'll get instant access to begin your course
Course Overview
End of life care provides support for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives as well as possible until they die. It covers a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.
What will I learn?
This course is made up of 5 units:
- Understanding end of life care
- Communication during and of life care
- Assessment and care planning in end of life care
- Person-centred approaches to end of life care
- Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded via the National Skills Fund. You will be eligible for funding if:
Your income is below the income threshold applicable to your region. We can provide guidance on this when you inquire.
You must:
- Currently live in England
- Resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study.
If you are not eligible for funding, you can fund your qualification with an Advanced Learner Loan with nothing to pay until you earn over £27,660k a year.
End
of life care begins when someone is likely to die within 12 months
78%
of deaths are people aged 70+
>12m
people in the UK are aged 65+
2
years lower life expectancy in the North East than the national average
Studying made simple!
We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.
Step 2
We'll start processing your funding application
A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email
Step 3
You'll receive text reminders when your work is due
Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.
Step 4
Submit your work
Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.
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