NCFE
Level 3
QN: 610/2967/1
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 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: 150 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
150 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assessment and 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 planning
- Understand advance care planning
2
Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to offer appropriate support in the final hours of life
- Understand how to care for the deceased person
- Understand the process of grief and loss
- Understand how to support people following bereavement
3
Communication during end of life care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1- Understand communication skills in the context of end of life care2- Understand how to overcome barriers to communication
4
Person-centred approaches to end of life care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of symptoms in relation to end of life care
- Understand a range of therapeutic options used to support effective symptom relief
- Understand the principles of pain management
- Understand techniques for supporting a person with their social needs
- Understand how to support a person’s spiritual, religious and cultural needs
- Understand techniques for supporting a person with their psychological and emotional needs
- Understand people’s responses to dying
5
Understanding end of life care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different attitudes towards death and dying
- Understand the aims of end of life care
- Understand current approaches to end of life care
- Know the range of support services available to individuals and their families
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2967/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2023