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June 17, 2026
17:00pm - 19:00pm
Care and Early Years - Principles of End of Life Care
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH
Available start dates
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Course Summary
This course will help you to develop your knowledge and understanding when beginning to work in end of life care, how to provide support for managing pain and discomfort and finally how the condition of dementia can impact on an individual’s end of life care.
Completion within 10 weeks, although early completion is achievable
Benefits of study:
No need to attend college, work from home at a pace that suits you
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Further your personal and professional development
Available at no cost
Receive support and guidance from a dedicated team of qualified assessors/tutors
Study will enhance your personal and professional skills
Course Details
The student will learn through the support of relevant materials for the course, with a knowledgeable tutor providing advice and guidance on the course content.
Units:
Understand how to work in end of life care
Care planning in end of life care
Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
End of life care and dementia
Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
Understand loss and grief in end of life care
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by online flipbooks. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the course from induction to completion.
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements, however good written English is desirable.
Your next steps...
You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in: Principles of Dementia Care or Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care.
Additional information
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