iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Working in End-of-Life Care (RQF)

Course Overview:
This level 3 certificate is for those whose job role is in Working in End-of-Life Care and will give learners the ability to develop their skills and knowledge and demonstrate their competence.

The level 3 Certificate in working in End-of-Life Care can give you the knowledge and understanding needed to care for patients approaching the end of their lives. It covers a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.

Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Working in End-of-Life Care (RQF)

Total Credits: 26
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 191
Awarding Body: iCQ
Course Duration: 4-5 months

Entry Requirements: You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course. Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. Learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills.

    • Understand Advance Care Planning

    • Supporting individuals with loss and grief before death

    • Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs

    • Managing symptoms in end-of-life care

    • Understand how to provide support when working in end-of-life care

  • Assessment method

    The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification.

    All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification

  • After this programme, you could progress to any Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Adult Care.