Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF)

Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF)

QRN – 601/6086/X                                                      Fee £14

 

Qualification Overview

The Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF) is aimed at those learners who currently work as health and social care workers within hospices, care homes, care in the community, and primary care. This qualification provides the opportunity to advance their knowledge and understanding and can be used as part of their CPD. The Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF) will provide learners with a basic understanding of how to approach end of life situations sensitively, respectfully, effectively, and with a focus on quality. Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of:
  • Perspectives on death and dying;
  • Principles and policies of end of life care;
  • Communication in end of life care; and
  • Support services for end of life care

Qualification Structure

To successfully achieve this qualification, learners must complete the one mandatory unit and a total of 3 credits must be achieved.

Learner Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading, and writing) involved so learners should have basic skills in communication at Level 2.

Progression Routes

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualification:

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should beat least 16 years old to undertake the qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification please click here.

Unit Title Unit Ref Credit Level GLH
Mandatory units
Understand how to work in end of life care A/503/8085 3 2 28

Health and Social Care