On successful completion of this qualification, you could progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
Health and Social Care
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- Course Type: Distance Learning
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to gain an understanding of end of life care and can support progression into employment within the health and social care sector.
By 2040, the number of people aged over 64 in Britain is expected to grow from 9.5 million to 15 million. The population is aging, meaning more people will live with serious chronic illness and need end of life care.
The problems faced and support needed by people nearing the end of life is wide-ranging and a good understanding of pain management, support and quality of life is essential for all carers.
What is covered?
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care, learners are required to successfully complete 6 units:
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You need to be aged 19 or over at the start of the current academic year to be able to enrol on one of our Distance Learning courses.
You will also need to be working at or above Level 1 in English.
We will assess your level of English before we enrol you onto the course and can signpost you to our Functional Skills English courses to upskill if necessary.
You can apply for a Distance Learning course at any time. Once you have completed the online initial assessment, the Distance Learning team will enrol you onto our learning platform and you will be able to start straight away.
In order to meet the deadlines for each assessment, you should plan to spend at least 4-6 hours a week studying on your course.
Distance Learning courses can be studied from home, work, or any location you wish.
They are designed for independent study, and you do not have to attend any sessions. However, your assigned assessors and the Distance Learning team will provide you with support and guidance throughout your course.
To ensure that you keep on track and meet your deadlines, it is suggested that you undertake at least 4-6 hours study per week. You will complete online assessments at regular intervals and the due dates for submission of your work are shown on the platform.
Your allocated assessor will mark your assessments and provide you with feedback and support. It is important that you demonstrate to your assessor that you have understood the question and applied your knowledge to the answers. If your assessor feels you need to add more detail, they will support you with feedback and you will be able to add to your original answer and resubmit your work.
The support I received from my support worker and my teachers has helped me gain new skills and develop my knowledge and confidence.
Brandon Harris
Health and Social Care 1, 2 and 3
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