NCFE
Level 2
QN: 601/3818/X
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 135 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
135 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Care Planning in End of Life Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the holistic approach to end of life care
- Understand person-centred assessment and care planning
- Understand advance care planning
2
End of life care and dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how an individual’s dementia can affect their end of life care
- Know how to support individuals with dementia affected by pain and distress at end of life
- Know how to support family, significant others and friends of an individual with dementia at end of life
3
Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort
- Know how to assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort
- Know how to monitor
- record and report on the management of individuals’ pain or discomfort
4
Understand how to work in end of life care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different perspectives on death and dying
- Understand the aims, principles and policies of end of life care
- Understand factors regarding communication in end of life care
- Know how to access the range of support services available to individuals and others
5
Understand loss and grief in end of life care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the process of loss and grief
- Understand loss in the context of end of life care
- Understand how to support people following bereavement
- Understand how to manage own feelings of loss and grief when working in end of life care
6
Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to support an individual as they are approaching death
- Understand how to care for a deceased individual
- Know the support needed by family, significant others and friends of the deceased individual
- Understand relevant legislation and policies
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3818/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014