Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End-of-Life Care

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Overview

The NQual Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End-of-Life Care provides a valuable foundation for those working in healthcare and social care settings, enabling them to provide compassionate and effective end-of-life care.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of end-of-life care, enabling them to support individuals and their families during this challenging time

A Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End-of-Life Care can open doors to a variety of career opportunities in the healthcare and social care sectors

This qualification has been mapped to the current National Occupational Standards: www.ukstandards.org.uk/en 

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age 16

There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Opportunities

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 14.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 112.

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing independent study.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 140.

Delivery Options

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.