Course Overview

The duration of the course is 11-13 weeks.

This qualification aims to develop knowledge and understanding of how to work in end of life care, and the support needed to manage pain and discomfort. In addition, the qualification explores how dementia impacts on end of life care, the role of the care worker in time of death and the loss and grief process.

UNIT 1

Understand how to work in end of life care

Section 1 Know different perspectives on death and dying

Section 2 Understand the aims, principles and policies of end of life care

Section 3 Understand factors regarding communication in end of life care

Section 4 Know how to access the range of support services available to individuals and others

UNIT 2

Care planning in end of life care

Section 1 Understand the holistic approach to end of life care

Section 2 Understand person-centred assessment and care planning

Section 3 Understand advance care planning

UNIT 3

Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort

Section 1 Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort

Section 2 Know how to assist in minimising individuals pain or discomfort

Section 3 Know how to monitor, record and report on the management of individuals’ pain or discomfort

UNIT 4

End of life care and dementia

Section 1 Know how an individuals’ dementia can affect their end of life care

Section 2 Know how to support individuals with dementia affected by pain and distress at end of life

Section 3 Know how to support family, significant others and friends of an individual at end of life

UNIT 5

Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death

Section 1 Understand how to support an individual as they are approaching death

Section 2 Understand how to care for a deceased individual

Section 3 Know the support needed by family, significant others and friends of the deceased individual

Section 4 Understand relevant legislation and policies

UNIT 6

Understanding loss and grief in end of life care

Section 1 Know the process of loss and grief

Section 2 Understand loss in context of end of life care

Section 3 Understand how to support people following bereavement

Section 4 Understand how to manage own feelings of loss and grief when working in end of life care

Assessment Methods

Upon enrolment you will be provided with learner support materials that will give you the knowledge and understanding required to undertake the assessments. To be awarded the qualification you need to successfully complete all of the workbooks.

As you work through the learning materials you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a Certificate.