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End of Life Care: TQUK Level 3 Certificate (RQF)

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End of Life Care: TQUK Level 3 Certificate (RQF)

The TQUK Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care course is aimed at those who are looking for or just starting out in the healthcare sector. It is also relevant  to any health or social care worker who wishes to improve their understanding of end of life care.

The qualification looks at the knowledge and understanding of the key principles of caring for patients approaching the end of their lives in a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care. End of life care provides support for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives as well as possible until they die.

The benefit of this qualification is the achievement of a nationally recognised level 3 qualification, progression within your job role and continual professional development.  You will learn in your own time at a pace that suits you and you will not have to attend college.  You will be provided with high-quality and engaging support materials that provide the course content.

This qualification is made up of a set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria that describe what you need to be able to do, and things you need to know to achieve your qualification.

The qualification consists of 5 mandatory units. You will work through three modules that include all the course material that you need for the 5 units. Once you have completed each module you will be required to complete unit assessments that provide evidence of your knowledge and understanding in:

  • Understand End of Life Care
  • Communication During End of Life Care
  • Assessment and Care Planning in End of Life Care
  • Person-Centered Approached to End of Life Care
  • Care During the Final Hours of Life and Bereavement Care

 

Modules

Unit 1: Understand End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand different attitudes towards death and dying
  • Understand the aims of end of life care
  • Understand current approaches to end of life care
  • Know the range of support services available to individuals and their families

Unit 2: Communication During End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand communication skills in the context of end of life care
  • Understand how to overcome barriers to communication

Unit 3: Assessment and Care Planning in End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand the holistic approach to end of life care
  • Understand person centred assessment and planning
  • Understand advance care planning

Unit 4: Person-Centered Approached to End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand the effects of symptoms in relation to end of life care
  • Understand a range of therapeutic options used to support effective symptom 
  • Understand the principles of pain management
  • Understand techniques for supporting a person with their social needs
  • Understand how to support a person’s spiritual, religious and cultural needs
  • Understand techniques for supporting a person with their psychological and emotional needs
  • Understand people’s responses to dying

Unit 5: Care During the Final Hours of Life and Bereavement Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand how to offer appropriate support in the final hours of life
  • Understand how to care for the deceased person
  • Understand the process of grief and loss
  • Understand how to support people following bereavement

Entry Requirements

As this is a Level 3 qualification, learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills (written skills, for example, would need to be at Level 2+).

Minimum age restriction

Learners must be age 16+ to enrol.

Average completion timeframe

You have 24 months to complete your course.

Assessment requirements

You will be assessed through written questions that will test the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.

Placement or Practical required

This course consists of online theory only.

Is Membership Required?

 

No membership required.

Certification Timeframe

Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Your work will be assessed at the end of each unit. The assignments will then be used to create a portfolio of evidence. You will also gain feedback and grades provided by your personal tutor, that will help you progress through the course. 

TQUK

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After successfully completing this course, you will gain the TQUK Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (RQF) (Qualification code: 601/4300/9).

Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.

  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 21st July
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 21st July

End of Life Care: TQUK Level 3 Certificate (RQF)

The TQUK Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care course is aimed at those who are looking for or just starting out in the healthcare sector. It is also relevant  to any health or social care worker who wishes to improve their understanding of end of life care.

The qualification looks at the knowledge and understanding of the key principles of caring for patients approaching the end of their lives in a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care. End of life care provides support for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives as well as possible until they die.

The benefit of this qualification is the achievement of a nationally recognised level 3 qualification, progression within your job role and continual professional development.  You will learn in your own time at a pace that suits you and you will not have to attend college.  You will be provided with high-quality and engaging support materials that provide the course content.

This qualification is made up of a set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria that describe what you need to be able to do, and things you need to know to achieve your qualification.

The qualification consists of 5 mandatory units. You will work through three modules that include all the course material that you need for the 5 units. Once you have completed each module you will be required to complete unit assessments that provide evidence of your knowledge and understanding in:

  • Understand End of Life Care
  • Communication During End of Life Care
  • Assessment and Care Planning in End of Life Care
  • Person-Centered Approached to End of Life Care
  • Care During the Final Hours of Life and Bereavement Care

 

Modules

Unit 1: Understand End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand different attitudes towards death and dying
  • Understand the aims of end of life care
  • Understand current approaches to end of life care
  • Know the range of support services available to individuals and their families

Unit 2: Communication During End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand communication skills in the context of end of life care
  • Understand how to overcome barriers to communication

Unit 3: Assessment and Care Planning in End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand the holistic approach to end of life care
  • Understand person centred assessment and planning
  • Understand advance care planning

Unit 4: Person-Centered Approached to End of Life Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand the effects of symptoms in relation to end of life care
  • Understand a range of therapeutic options used to support effective symptom 
  • Understand the principles of pain management
  • Understand techniques for supporting a person with their social needs
  • Understand how to support a person’s spiritual, religious and cultural needs
  • Understand techniques for supporting a person with their psychological and emotional needs
  • Understand people’s responses to dying

Unit 5: Care During the Final Hours of Life and Bereavement Care

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

  • Understand how to offer appropriate support in the final hours of life
  • Understand how to care for the deceased person
  • Understand the process of grief and loss
  • Understand how to support people following bereavement

Entry Requirements

As this is a Level 3 qualification, learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills (written skills, for example, would need to be at Level 2+).

Minimum age restriction

Learners must be age 16+ to enrol.

Average completion timeframe

You have 24 months to complete your course.

Assessment requirements

You will be assessed through written questions that will test the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.

Placement or Practical required

This course consists of online theory only.

Is Membership Required?

 

No membership required.

Certification Timeframe

Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Your work will be assessed at the end of each unit. The assignments will then be used to create a portfolio of evidence. You will also gain feedback and grades provided by your personal tutor, that will help you progress through the course. 

Qualifications

TQUK

TQUK logo

After successfully completing this course, you will gain the TQUK Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (RQF) (Qualification code: 601/4300/9).

Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.

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