End of Life Care

Compassionate, informed end of life care is an essential part of UK health and social care, with hospices, care homes, and community services relying on staff who can support patients and families with sensitivity, professionalism, and practical understanding.

The End of Life Care course builds the practical knowledge needed to support patients and families through advanced illness and bereavement. Suitable for those new to palliative care and for existing care staff strengthening their workplace capability, this CPD course develops understanding applicable across hospice, community, and residential care settings. Relevant roles include care coordinator, palliative care support worker, bereavement support worker, and community care worker, with salaries typically ranging from £17,000 to £28,000 per year.

The curriculum covers advance care planning, symptom management, communication for sensitive discussions, and bereavement support for families and carers. Two free bonus courses are also included: Dementia Care Training and Adult Social Care.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and compassionate care knowledge to take your next step in palliative or hospice care.

Key Highlights

• Develop practical skills in managing end of life symptoms and care
• Learn advance care planning aligned with UK sector best practices
• Flexible, self-paced online learning with 12 months’ access
• CPD-accredited for recognised professional development
• Includes multiple-choice assessment with instant results
• Supportive learner resources and UK-based assistance

What You’ll Learn

• Develop confident communication skills for sensitive end of life discussions
• Apply advance care planning principles to support patient preferences
• Strengthen symptom management strategies for common end of life conditions
• Understand ethical considerations in end of life decision-making
• Enhance ability to support spiritual and emotional wellbeing effectively
• Improve recognising signs indicating approaching death with sensitivity
• Build leadership skills in coordinating compassionate care delivery
• Apply bereavement support techniques for families and carers

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learnera is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION

This End of Life Care is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this End of Life Care is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring health and social care workers developing end of life skills
• Practising professionals seeking to enhance compassionate care delivery
• Care home staff aiming to improve symptom management knowledge
• Support workers involved in bereavement and emotional support
• Healthcare assistants looking to strengthen communication confidence
• Volunteers working in palliative and hospice care environments

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRESSION

• Care Coordinator: £20,000 – £28,000 per year
• Palliative Care Support Worker: £18,000 – £24,000 per year
• Health and Social Care Assistant: £17,000 – £22,000 per year
• Bereavement Support Worker: £19,000 – £25,000 per year
• Community Care Worker: £18,000 – £23,000 per year
• Hospice Volunteer Coordinator: £20,000 – £27,000 per year

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident communication about death and dying
• Practical symptom assessment and management
• Advance care planning and ethical decision-making
• Emotional and spiritual support techniques
• Recognising signs of approaching death
• Leadership in compassionate care delivery
• Supporting bereaved individuals effectively
• Self-care strategies for professional wellbeing

Enrol today to build confidence and develop practical skills in End of Life Care with this CPD-accredited course, designed to strengthen your understanding and real-world application.