Palliative Care Training – End of Life Care Awareness

Caring for someone with a life‑limiting illness requires compassion, dignity, and confidence. This palliative care training course provides the knowledge and awareness needed to support individuals at the end of life, helping carers deliver comfort and empathy in challenging circumstances.

The course explores the principles of palliative care, coping strategies for carers, and the role of complementary therapies in improving quality of life. Learners will also gain insight into supporting people emotionally, ensuring that care is holistic and person‑centred. By the end, participants will feel more confident in their role and better prepared to provide sensitive, respectful support.

Why Take Palliative Care Training

End of life care can be emotionally demanding, and without the right preparation, carers may feel unprepared to meet the needs of patients and families. This course ensures learners understand the foundations of palliative care, the importance of empathy, and the value of emotional support.

Key Benefits

• Gain a clear understanding of palliative and end of life care.
• Learn coping strategies for carers working in emotionally demanding roles.
• Explore complementary therapies that support comfort and wellbeing.
• Understand how to provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Build confidence in delivering care that prioritises dignity and compassion.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles of palliative care.
• Apply coping strategies when delivering end of life care.
• Identify different types of complementary therapies.
• Support people with empathy and emotional awareness.

Who Should Take This Course

• Health and social care staff.
• Carers supporting individuals with life‑limiting illnesses.
• Hospice and community care workers.
• Anyone seeking to improve their understanding of palliative and end of life care.