This course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, under the Skill Up Programme. This course is a part of a suite of free online accredited courses that the College is offering to upskill, retrain and gain a qualification with no costs associated.

The aim of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in End of Life Care is to provide an understanding of the principles and processes involved in end of life care.

The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in End of Life Care are to develop an understanding of how to sensitively and appropriately care for individuals in the final stages of life, including:

• an awareness of different perspectives on death and dying

• an understanding the aims, principles and policies of end of life care

• an understanding of appropriate communication in end of life care

• knowing how to access end of life care support services and facilities

The OCN NI Level 2 Award in End of Life Care will enable learners to progress to other Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications or higher-level qualifications within the health and social care sector.

You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must be a resident of Northern Ireland and eligible to work in the UK.
You will be required to have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to successfully complete the qualification.

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