End of Life Care

End of life care should be several things, compassionate, cost effective, holistic and effective. There are usually a number of people involved in the care of people at the end of their life and it can be a difficult process to be part of. This course will provide you with information about what to expect, how to handle some of the emotions associated with this time, and working with the other professionals involved in end of life care.
Course Overview
End of life care should be several things, compassionate, cost effective, holistic and effective. There are usually a number of people involved in the care of people at the end of their life and it can be adifficult process to be part of.
This course will provide you with information about what to expect, how to handle some of the emotions associated with this time, and working with the other professionals involved in end of life care.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Define end of life care and understand its key principles: compassionate, holistic, cost-effective, and effective care.
Describe what to expect when caring for someone at the end of their life.
Recognise and manage the emotions associated with providing end of life care.
Identify the roles of different professionals involved in end of life care.
Apply strategies for working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team.
Who is this course for
Health and social care workers providing direct care to individuals at the end of their life.
Support staff in residential, nursing, or hospice settings.
Professionals involved in palliative or terminal care.
New or existing staff seeking to understand the principles and emotional aspects of end of life care.
Anyone working as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals and their families during end of life.
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners who complete these courses may benefit from progressing to other courses within the Health & Social Care suite, including:
Safeguarding Adults
Dementia Awareness
Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines
Infection Control
Person-Centred Care
Accredited by
CPD Approved
Course Cost
£20 +VAT
