Description:
This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the principles of end-of-life care, including knowledge of the definition of end of life care.
During this qualification learners will be taught:
- The approaches to end-of-life care
- The principles of End-of-life care
- How to support a person’s spiritual, social and emotional needs, and
How to confront issues of death and bereavement.
Study Type:
Course Area:
1585
Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course, due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent. It is also useful to have completed a level 2 course as preparation.
Learners should be aged 19+.
This course is free for adults aged over 24 years who do not already hold a Level 3 qualification.
Please note you can only study one online course at a time. Upon successful completion, you can then apply for a new programme.
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Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £27,295. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Enrolments Team on 01329 815 200.