End of Life care

Who should attend this course?

The End of life course is intended for UK healthcare professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of end of life care. It has been specifically designed for individuals who work or plan to work within the field of palliative care or who wish to improve the care of the dying in non specialist areas of care whether in acute hospitals or in the community or residential care.

Course content

The course’s aim is to:

• Recognise the holistic needs of the client and their family when end of life care needs to be determined for a patient with a life limiting illness within their area of practice
• Review local and national policies, guidelines and directives that underpin and impact on the treatment and delivery of end of life care

Typically the course content will include consideration of what end of life care means for the person who is dying and those that are closest to them both in terms of management of symptoms and psychological, spiritual and emotional support.

It examines issues associated with advanced care planning, quality of life and the national policies and frameworks that support the effective delivery of end of life care.

Extensive use will be made of group sessions during which active participation will be expected. You will be given guidance and opportunity to engage in academic and professional communication both as part of the learning and assessment processes.

Download a printable version of the leaflet for the End of life course

How does this module map the NHS KSF?

The module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF:

• Core Dimensions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
• Health and Well Being 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, 
• Information and Knowledge 3
• General 2

Assessment

Two 2,500 word assessments, one focussing on psychosocial care and one on symptom management. To complete assessments you need to care for (or have access to) clients with a palliative / end of life care need.

Why choose this course?

How to apply

Apply for the End of Life care course

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Course fees

Credit / level for this course: 30/ 6 or 7

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Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals. 

If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.

Study routes

• Part Time

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield