Learning Pathways

End of life care courses for care home teams

Compare our two-day Foundation, Practitioner and Leadership courses for care assistants, nurses and managers. Each programme connects practical learning with the responsibilities of the people attending.

Foundation Programme

Building Confidence in End-of-Life Care

Audience

  • · Care assistants
  • · Senior carers
  • · New registered nurses
  • · Whole care home teams

Delivery

Two-day course

Notice changes in a resident's condition, understand common symptoms, communicate concerns and provide dignified support within your role.

Practitioner Programme

Developing Excellence in End-of-Life Care

Audience

  • · Registered nurses
  • · Clinical leads
  • · Deputy managers
  • · Senior carers

Delivery

Two-day course

Develop clinical reasoning across assessment, symptom management, planning and decision-making, and communication with families and other professionals.

Leadership Programme

Leading Excellence in End-of-Life Care

Audience

  • · Care home managers
  • · EOL Champions
  • · Clinical educators

Delivery

Two-day course

Strengthen workforce development, escalation, family communication and consistency of care across teams and shifts.

Learning Outcomes

What participants take away

✓Recognise changes associated with deterioration and dying
✓Communicate compassionately with residents and families
✓Understand principles of symptom awareness and escalation
✓Deliver holistic, person-centred care
✓Develop confidence within professional roles

Delivery Options

Face-to-face at your organisation, scheduled academy cohorts, or bespoke workforce development packages. Ask us about availability.

CPD & Certification

Academy certificates of completion record participation and learning outcomes. These courses are not described as regulated qualifications.

Competency Development

Learning supported through reflection, practical application and workplace development activities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do participants need previous palliative care experience?

The Foundation course is suitable for care assistants and those new to end-of-life care. Practitioner and Leadership courses are designed for the responsibilities of nurses, senior staff and managers.

How long is each end of life care course?

Foundation, Practitioner and Leadership are each two-day courses. Contact the Academy to discuss delivery for your organisation.

Can programmes be tailored?

Yes. Organisations can request workforce-specific education.

Are certificates provided?

Yes. Completion certificates are provided following attendance and participation.