Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF) Level 2 Award
Understand different perspectives on death and dying and recognise how personal beliefs and the attitudes of others can affect care practice.Explain the aims, principles, pathways and policies that guide dignified,…
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A practical Level 2 course exploring death and dying, the principles of end of life care, sensitive communication, and the support services available to individuals and those close to them. Built around the RQF specification, it uses relatable care scenarios and real-world context to develop confident, compassionate understanding.
Course Content
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Welcome
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Who this qualification is for
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The purpose of awareness in end of life care
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Core areas of knowledge
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What good end of life care looks like in practice
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Learning with reflection and scenarios
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The mandatory unit
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Level, GLH and credit
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How the learning outcomes shape the course
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Evidence, workbook-style thinking and knowledge development
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Using the specification as a guide to practice
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Factors that affect an individual’s views on death and dying
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Factors that affect own views on death and dying
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How views on death and dying can impact on practice
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How attitudes of others may influence choices around death and dying
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Respecting difference in real care situations
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Quiz - Perspectives on Death and DyingQUIZ
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The aims of end of life care
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Principles that underpin end of life care
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Supporting an individual in ways that promote dignity
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Maintaining comfort and wellbeing
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Balancing principles in complex situations
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The purpose of the unit
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The stages of the local end of life care pathway
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The principles of advance care planning
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Local and national policy and guidance for care after death
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From policy to practice
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Quiz - Aims, Principles and Policies of End of Life CareQUIZ
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Learning through realistic care settings
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Building knowledge over time
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Reflection, values and professional boundaries
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Scenario-based learning for sensitive topics
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Turning guidance into confidence in practice
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How priorities and communication may vary over time
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Responding to key questions and cues
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Responding to difficult questions
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Managing emotional responses from individuals and others
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Communication practice in everyday care scenarios
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Sharing appropriate information
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Confidentiality in end of life care
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Data protection and local policy
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Assessment-style thinking through communication examples
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Recognising good evidence of understanding
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Quiz - Communication in End of Life CareQUIZ
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Support services and facilities available
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Family, carers and wider informal support
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Key people in the multi-disciplinary team
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Working with services in a coordinated way
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Matching support to need and preference
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Potential barriers to accessing end of life care
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Psychological, emotional and social barriers
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Ways to minimise barriers
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Promoting equitable access in everyday practice
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Review of support, access and inclusion
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Quiz - Support Services and Access to CareQUIZ
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Final Quiz - End of Life Care RecapQUIZ
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Summary
Skills and Knowledge
What You'll Learn
- Understand different perspectives on death and dying and recognise how personal beliefs and the attitudes of others can affect care practice.
- Explain the aims, principles, pathways and policies that guide dignified, person-centred end of life care.
- Develop confidence in sensitive communication, appropriate information sharing, and accessing support services for individuals and those close to them.
Who Is This Course For?
Personal Assistants
Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.
Employers
Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.
Family Members
Family or friends managing care and support.
Care Professionals
Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.
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Is this course recognised in the UK?
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