Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

Start date: 25/06/2022

Weekly hours: Saturday 9am - 3pm

Location: Canterbury College

Fee: £811*

Duration: 8-12 weeks

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

This course aims to aid learners working in, or intending to work in, healthcare and social care the knowledge and understanding of end of life care to support their role.

What will I learn?

The course covers 6 key units, which include:

Understand how to work in end of life care
Care planning in end of life care
Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
End of life care and dementia
Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
Understand loss and grief in end of life care

How will I be assessed?

Students will be assessed by both written and online exam.

What may it lead to?

Learners who achieve this qualification may wish to progress onto a similar Level 3 qualification, or pursue employment or university-level education.

What qualifications do I need?

Learners will need to have a relevant Level 2 qualification or experience; however, all applicants will be interviewed and assessed on an individual basis.

Part-time courses are only for students that are 19 years of age and over at the start of their study programme.

Fees and costs

£811 per person*.

*This course may be free to those who are 19+ and unemployed, receiving universal credit or job seeker’s allowance. This course may also be free if you do not already hold a Level 3 qualification and over the age of 24.

To discuss eligibility for this, please contact us by emailing salesadultcollege@eastkent.ac.uk or calling 01843 605045.

Bursary

Those eligible for the above funding may also receive bursary to help with other costs, such as travel, and can provide a free laptop for use, which students can keep upon completion of the course.