Stow College

Palliative Care Certificate Level 2

The course is a home learning programme, fully supported by Stow College.  Support is provided by a tutor, responsible for assignments and assessments (as appropriate).  The tutor responds and communicates with the learner in the way the learner chooses, and can be by email, telephone and regular written communication.  Guidance is provided by the tutor, as required.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Course Content

The qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge to:

Understand what is meant by palliative care

Understand a person’s needs in a palliative care context

Understand & support a person with physical care needs

Understand how to provide care during the final hours of life and bereavement.

It is essential that those caring for individuals with life-limiting or life-threatening illness understand the principles of palliative care.  This programme provides a definition of what constitutes palliative care and addresses the emotive issues of death and dying.  It will also give the learner an awareness of the support available to dying people and their families.

This qualification is also appropriate for those who have already achieved other sector-specific qualifications in the healthcare sector who need to apply their understanding in a palliative care context.