Starting 05/09/2022
King's Lynn
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Part-time
Adults Part-TimePrinciples of End of Life Care - Level 3 - Part-Time
Have you recently started a new role in the care sector or nursing? Whether you're new to the profession, want a refresher or just wish to understand how to work with those who have a life limiting illness, this course will help you develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of end of life care.
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Course Description
Hosted in the college's brand new School of Nursing, you will learn the following on this one-day per week course:
- the definition of end of life care
- approaches to end of life care
- how to support a person's familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs
- how to confront issues of death and bereavement
Modules / Units
You will complete the following units on this course:
- Understanding end of life care
- Communication during end 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
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course but you may find it useful to have already achieved a level 2 in health and social care.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 year
When does this course start?
05/09/2022
How many hours / days per week is this course?
This course will run for four hours per week during the day / evening (day is to be confirmed, though Thursday is likely). One of our Principles of Care (Dementia or End of Life) will run in the evening whilst the other will run in the day. This is to be confirmed at the moment and may be decided based on interest / availability of applicants.
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Course Fees
Age Cost 19+ £800 Fee information
This course is eligible for the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, which means it will be fully funded if you do not already have a level 3 qualification or are on a low income. You can find more details on our fee calculator. If you are not eligible for the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan or pay for the course in 3 monthly installments.
Adult (19+) learners
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control. -
Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
NCFE Cache Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
How is my course assessed?
You will complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your understanding of all the units.