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End of life


This course is elearning and available through the Care Academy. It aims to enable you to develop the knowledge and understanding required to support individuals at the end of their lives. The activities are linked directly to the Health and Social Care Diploma at level 2 and 3.

Who the course is for

This elearning course is for all health and social care staff.

Learning method

The course is an elearning course and will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. You will complete seven learning outcomes and complete an assessment at the end of the course. 

What you will learn

The course will help you:

  • Outline the requirements of legislation and agreed ways of working to protect the individual at the end of life.
  • Identify factors affecting end of life care.
  • Define advanced care planning, it's purpose and how to implement it.
  • Understand the role of specialist organisations and support services available to individuals and key people in relation to end of life care.
  • Identify when support would be best offered by other members of the team.
  • Identify actions to take following the death of individuals.
  • Know how to manage your own feelings in relation to dying or death of individuals.

Course benefits

  • By completing this course, you will develop and improve your skills in a health and social care setting and develop the knowledge and understanding to support individuals at the end of their lives.
  • This course is delivered via elearning which can be completed at a convenient time for the learner.

How to book

To enrol onto this course please complete End of Life Form 

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