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End of life care focuses on supporting people with dignity, compassion and respect as they approach the end of their life. Health and social care professionals need to understand changing needs, provide appropriate comfort and symptom support, communicate sensitively and work with individuals, families and other professionals to ensure care reflects personal wishes and preferences.
This CPD-accredited End of Life course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other professionals involved in supporting people approaching the end of life. Learners will develop a practical understanding of end of life care, recognising the dying phase, pain and symptom management, psychological and spiritual support, advance care planning, mental capacity, communication, family support and care during the last days of life.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
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2 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Compassionate end of life care
Dignity and person-centred support
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build confidence in providing compassionate and dignified end of life care.
Recognise changing needs and provide appropriate person-centred support.
Improve understanding of symptom management and comfort-focused care.
Support effective communication and meaningful involvement of individuals, families and carers.
Strengthen awareness of advance care planning, mental capacity and end of life responsibilities.
Did You Know?
End of life care is not only about managing physical symptoms. Compassionate support can also help address a person's emotional, psychological, spiritual and social needs while respecting their wishes, dignity and individuality.
Why Learn With Carelearner
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Introduction to End of Life Care
Introduces the principles of end of life care and explores the importance of dignity, compassion, comfort and person-centred support.
Recognizing the Dying Phase
Explores common signs and changes that may indicate a person is approaching the end of life and the importance of recognising and responding to changing care needs.
Pain and Symptom Management
Covers common symptoms experienced towards the end of life and explores approaches to comfort, symptom management and appropriate escalation of concerns.
Psychological and Spiritual Support
Explores emotional, psychological and spiritual needs and considers how professionals can provide sensitive, respectful and individualised support.
Advance Care Planning and Advance Decisions
Introduces advance care planning and explores how individuals can communicate their wishes and preferences for future care and treatment.
Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests
Covers key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and explores how capacity, consent and best-interest decision-making relate to end of life care.
Communication Skills
Develops communication skills for sensitive conversations about changing needs, preferences and end of life care, with an emphasis on listening, empathy and dignity.
Supporting Families and Carers
Explores how professionals can support families and carers, communicate appropriately and recognise their emotional and practical needs during end of life care.
Care in the Last Days of Life
Focuses on providing compassionate and dignified care during the final days of life, including comfort, personal care, communication and support for the individual and those close to them.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Understand the importance of advance care planning, mental capacity and best-interest decision-making.
Apply sensitive communication and supportive approaches when caring for individuals, families and carers at the end of life.
FAQ
What is the End of Life course about?
This course provides learners with an understanding of compassionate, dignified and person-centred end of life care. It covers recognising the dying phase, symptom management, psychological and spiritual support, advance care planning, communication, family support and care during the last days of life.
Who should take this End of Life course?
This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other health and social care professionals involved in supporting people approaching the end of life.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about the principles of end of life care, recognising the dying phase, pain and symptom management, advance care planning, mental capacity, communication, family support and care in the last days of life.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is suitable for learners who are new to end of life care as well as those who want to refresh and strengthen their existing knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This End of Life course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.