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Course Overview
By 2040, the number of people aged over 64 in Britain is expected to
grow from 9.5 million to 15 million. The population is aging, meaning more people will live with serious chronic illness and need end of life care. The problems faced and support needed by people nearing the end of life is wide-ranging and a good understanding of pain management, support and quality of life is essential for all carers.
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What Qualifications Or Experience Do I Need?
There are no previous entry requirements for this qualification. As this is a Distance Learning programme, you must be able to commit some spare time to work on your assessments in between your tutorials.
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How Long Is The Course?
12 weeks
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What Will I Learn?
This course covers the following: understanding working in end of life care, care planning at the end of life, managing pain and discomfort, end of life care and dementia, the role of the care worker in time of death and understanding loss and grief.
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How Will I Learn?
By reading the course material.
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How Will I Be Assessed?
Alongside the learning materials, you will have the
support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will
give you advice and guidance on the course content
as well as providing robust feedback on the work
you complete.
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Where Could This Course Lead To?
Working with and supporting individuals with a life limiting illness.
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Attendance Mode
Distance Learning
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Course Type
Full Time & Part Time
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Subject Area
DL
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