End-of-Life Care (Level 6)

This will include integrated approaches, planning for future care, dealing with uncertainty in the situation of someone who is 'ill enough to die', recognising and providing care for the dying in line with the Priorities for Care of the Dying (2014), the NICE Guidance for Care of the Dying Adult (2015 & 2017 update) and respecting patient choices when dying has been recognised.

The module runs for 14 weeks with a half day blended, taught component each week for ten weeks, followed by tutorial support prior to submission of assessment on week 14.

You undertake experiential learning, enabling confidential discussions, vicarious learning and involvement of some experts, to enhance skills through reflection on what tender conversations with patients and their families about uncertainty, can look and feel like, ethical leadership in practice, spiritual, cultural and bereavement support. Informed approaches to future care planning through fundamental skills of multidimensional assessment. The importance of self-care will also be explored.

Nursing and Allied Health Professional aligned national competencies for palliative and end of life care for pre and post module self assessment, can be accessed to realise both established skills and identify those you want to enhance.

How you learn

You learn by being involved in a variety of distance learning activities including discussion boards, recorded lectures and seminars, and interactive quizzes. A wide range of support is available to access and will be addressed during induction on the first day of the course , including reviewing and developing literature searching, academic writing, critical thinking and referencing skills.

You are assessed by a 3,000-word written case study where you critically analyse and evaluate an episode of patient care.

Community college diploma with 65% minimum

Or, holders of a a Tawjihi 65%+ average plus a recognised foundation programme

Or, holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

This award increases your understanding and knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care.

Undergraduate applicants can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will find advice and step-by-step guidance about their online application process on the UCAS website.