Introduction
This qualification offers a comprehensive foundation in understanding the complexities of end-of-life care, including the specific needs of individuals with dementia. This qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge of providing compassionate care during the final stages of life, focusing on supporting individuals through pain management and discomfort, and ensuring dignity and respect. The course also covers the critical role of care workers in providing emotional and practical support to both the individual and their family members during this sensitive time. Additionally, learners will explore the procedures and considerations involved in caring for someone at the time of death, helping them develop the skills and understanding necessary to provide high-quality, person-centred care in end-of-life situations.
Learners will have access to online learning platform.
During your time with the Dumfries & Galloway College, support is always available whenever you need it. Each learner is paired with a dedicated personal tutor who will grade all assignments and provide comprehensive feedback for every submission.
Course code
OELC
Location
Remote Learning
Duration
On average learners take 8 – 12 weeks to complete
Guided Learning Hours – 112
Entry Requirements
Suitable for those learners aged 19 or above and have a good level of communication skills.
You can only study one course at a time.
Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- A valid UK passport
- A full or provisional UK driving licence
Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course.
This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Course Content
This course is divided into six manageable units:
Unit 1: Understand how to work in end of life care
In this unit you will learn about different attitudes to death and dying, the varying approaches (and their individual aims) to end of life care, and the support services available to people undertaking such a role.
Unit 2: Care planning in end of life care
Within this unit you will gain an understanding of the holistic approach to end of life care, person-centred assessment and care planning considering the many needs of individuals nearing the end of life.
Unit 3: Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
Within this unit you will gain the knowledge and skills required in order to provide support for managing pain and discomfort. This includes how to minimise pain through a range of different techniques and the approaches to managing pain.
Unit 4: End of life care and dementia
In this unit you will gain an acute awareness of the impact dementia can have on an individual’s end of life care and will also learn how to support those individuals, as well as their family and close friends.
Unit 5: Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
Within this unit you will explore the role of a care worker around the time of death of an individual. Focusing primarily on how to support an individual, how to care for a deceased individual and existing legislation around this subject are all examined in this module.
Unit 6: Understand loss and grief in end of life care
Within this unit you will consider the complex nature of loss and grief, gaining an understanding of how to support people following bereavement and how to best manage their feelings of loss and grief.
Assessments
This course requires the completion and passing of six tutor marked online unit assessments. Learners are allocated a course tutor who will mark assessments and are able to offer support through the online learning platform.
Additional funding information
This course is fully funded for Scottish residents for a limited time
Course Contact Details
openlearning@dumgal.ac.uk
01387 734233