Palliative and End of Life Care SCQF 6 (Online Self-directed) NPA
What is special about this course?
The NPA in Palliative and End of Life Care at SCQF Level 6 is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to support individuals with life-limiting illness in health and social care settings. This qualification prepares you to meet the evolving needs of the care sector by enhancing your understanding of person-centred care, communication, and professional practice. You will gain valuable insight into supporting individuals, families and carers with dignity, compassion and respect, while building skills that support career progression in healthcare, social care and related professions. Assessment methods may include written work, presentations and group activities, helping you strengthen essential Core Skills and prepare for real-world care environments.
Entry requirements
The NPA in Palliative and End of Life Care at SCQF Level 6 is suitable for a wide range of learners, including young people, adults, and those supporting individuals living with advanced, progressive and incurable conditions. It is particularly relevant for those currently working in, or considering a career in, health and social care, or anyone wishing to enhance their skills and professional development.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to reflect on experiences and draw appropriate conclusions.
Entry to the course requires Communication Core Skill at SCQF Level 5 or National 5 English (or equivalent).
You will be required to complete all three mandatory units, which are designed to ensure that you focus on the following areas:
- Fundamentals of Palliative Care 1: Explain what palliative care is, who would benefit from it and when.
- Investigate appropriate assessment and care planning models, including anticipatory care planning.
- Investigate relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures.
- Evaluate the key dimensions of effective multidisciplinary team working. Understanding Loss, Grief and Bereavement
- Explain theories of loss and grief and recognise the impact loss, grief and bereavement have on families/significant others and carers.
- Describe the impact loss, grief and bereavement may have at different stages of life.
- Explain models of reflection and the importance of reflection in improving care practice. Care in the Last Days of Life.
- Describe the dying process, including common symptoms experienced in the last days of life.
- Explain the importance of effective communication in the promotion of choices and preferences of the individual, family and carers in the last days of life.
- Explain ethical dilemmas that relate to decision-making in the last days of life. 4 Describe how principles, legislation, policy and guidelines direct care when a person dies.
Equipment
You should have a laptop or computer with access to wifi.
How will I study my course?
- Online
Online, anytime - You will learn online through our virtual learning environment. Study is self-directed and you choose when to complete your work. You'll use our virtual learning environment to access resources complete assessments, and chat to your lecturer or classmates. Most 'online, anytime' courses will include some optional timetabled classes in a virtual classroom, which are recorded.
Where can I study my course?
- Online
Fees
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What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of the NPA in Palliative and End of Life Care SCQF level 6, learners may be able to progress to other qualifications such as:
• SVQ Social services and Healthcare at SCQF level 6
• HNC Care and Administrative Practice at SCQF level 7
• HNC Social Services at SCQF level 7
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