End of Life Care Training

End of Life Care Training

The End of Life Care Training Course equips health and social care staff with the knowledge and confidence to support individuals during the final stages of life.

It covers compassionate communication, recognising signs of decline, managing pain and discomfort, and respecting individual wishes.

This training is important because 1 in 3 people experience severe pain in their final week of life. Half also visit A&E in their last three months; training improves symptom management, care coordination, and compassionate support [Marie Curie].

Learners explore emotional support, cultural sensitivity, and working with families and multidisciplinary teams.

The course also addresses legal and ethical considerations, including advance care planning and dignity in death. The course aligns with the CQC, Care Certificate Standard 5, and the End of Life Care Core Skills Framework.

Suitable for care homes, hospices, and community settings, this training promotes person-centred care and helps staff navigate complex situations with professionalism and empathy.

📌Related: Palliative Care Training 

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 2-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Blended

End of Life Course Outline:

This course will help participants understand how to care for people at the end of their lives with respect, kindness, and skill. Each topic below will build your confidence and knowledge to give the best care possible.

1. Understanding End of Life Care

• What is end of life care and why it matters
• How end of life care helps give comfort and dignity to patients
• Key values and principles that guide good end of life care

2. Infection Control in End of Life Care

• The importance of infection control during end of life care
• How to keep the care environment clean and safe for patients and staff
• Simple hygiene practices to prevent infection

3. Documentation in End of Life Care

• How to keep clear and accurate records of care given
• Why it is important to write down patients’ wishes and care plans
• Supporting communication through good record keeping

4. Risk Assessments in End of Life Care

• How to check for risks before giving care
• Spotting possible problems and keeping patients safe and comfortable
• Ways to lower risks such as pressure sores and pain

5. Indications and Contraindications for End of Life Care

• When end of life care is needed: recognising signs and symptoms
• Supporting patients with pain, breathing problems, or emotional distress
• Knowing when some treatments may not help or may need to be changed

6. Consent for End of Life Care

• Understanding the legal and ethical rules around consent
• Respecting the patient’s right to choose their care
• Talking clearly with patients and families about care plans and options.

At the end of this course, you will feel more confident giving safe, respectful, and caring support to people in the final stages of life.

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Who Should Take This Course:

The training also teaches why it’s important to focus on the person’s needs, plan ahead, and respect different cultures and beliefs. It’s especially useful for social care staff and nurses.

• Nurses
• Caregivers
• Doctors
• Social workers
• Healthcare assistants
• Volunteers in healthcare settings
• End-of-life care teams
• Hospice staff
• Family members providing care

This training on end of life care awareness helps improve both the skills needed to care for patients and makes the experience better for patients and their families.

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Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain what end of life care is and why it is important for keeping patients comfortable, respected, and supported in their final stages of life.
• Follow infection control measures specific to end of life care, helping to keep the environment clean and safe for both patients and caregivers.
• Keep accurate and clear records of end of life care plans, actions, and patient wishes, to support good communication and care planning.
• Carry out risk assessments before giving care, spotting possible problems early and taking steps to keep patients safe and comfortable.
• List the main reasons for giving end of life care and understand what patients may need physically and emotionally.
• Recognise when some end of life care treatments may not be right for the patient, and always focus on their comfort and well-being.
• Understand the legal and ethical rules around getting consent for end of life care, and always respect the patient’s choices.
• Show good communication skills when talking about end of life care, gaining consent, and giving support to patients and their families.

Course Benefits: End of Life Care

Taking this course offers many advantages, both for your personal development and the quality of care you provide. By completing the course, you will:

• Feel more confident giving kind, person-centred care to people near the end of their lives.
• Improve how you talk to patients and families about difficult topics.
• Understand the legal and ethical parts of end of life care, like getting consent and respecting patients’ wishes.
• Learn how to keep things clean and safe with proper infection control.
• Know how to assess risks and make good choices to keep patients comfortable and respected.
• Get better at writing clear notes to support teamwork and communication.
• Learn how to manage pain and symptoms, and support people emotionally and physically.
• Feel more proud and satisfied in your role, knowing you’re making a difference at a very important time.

By the end of the course, you will feel prepared to offer high-quality end of life care, giving patients comfort and dignity in their final days.

📌Relevant: Palliative care and End-of-life e-learning course.

Course Reviews

We receive excellent reviews from participants who have taken part in our courses, especially our Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care Awareness courses. Participants often mention how the courses have helped them improve their skills and build confidence when working with patients.

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“Today we did training about end of life and got many useful lessons i am very happy” – Gullnaz Hafeez

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“Ben taught me about palliative and end of life care his teaching method for me personally made it easy for me to understand and get the most out of this lesson.” – Jeffrey Enagbonma

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“Ben gave a wonderful presentation. He was spot on and helped me better understand how to prevent and manage pressure ulcers when caring for clients, as well as how to approach end-of-life care. Thanks, Ben, for your time!” – Mabel Buadu

Onsite End-of-Life Care Training for Staff

We offer on-site End of Life Care training courses for care staff across the UK, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

We run training in cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Bristol, Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, and more.

Our expert trainers come to your workplace—whether it’s a hospital, care home, or community centre. Many people working in social care workforce have found this training very helpful, especially when it’s delivered at their workplace and combined with palliative car

This course helps staff improve the care they give to people at the end of life. It also helps your team meet best practice and care standards. The sessions are friendly and hands-on.

Staff will learn together, ask questions, and get practical tips they can use right away in their jobs.

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are experienced professionals who have worked a lot in end-of-life care. They don’t just teach—they have real hands-on knowledge and care deeply about this work.

Each trainer is properly qualified and wants to help your team give the best compassionate care. They know how to make sessions friendly and interesting, so learning is easy and enjoyable, delivering high quality care training whether at your location or any of our premises.

Career Opportunities

Taking a end of life training course can lead to many job opportunities, especially in healthcare and support work. It helps you learn useful skills that can make a real difference in people’s lives.

Here are some jobs this training can help you with:

• Nurses – Nurses learn how to give better care, including how to treat pressure sores and support people at the end of their lives. Our blog on role of a palliative care nurse is a beautiful guide to this.
• Care Assistants – Care assistants learn how to help people with different needs, whether they live in care homes, hospitals, or their own homes.
• Health & Social Care Managers – Managers can use this training to help their teams give great care and follow the right rules.
• Palliative Care Workers – This training is great for people who want to work with patients who are near the end of life, helping both them and their families.
• Healthcare Trainers – People with experience can become trainers, teaching others how to care for patients properly.
• Support Workers – Support workers in mental health, older people care, or disability care learn how to better understand and help the people they work with.
• Hospice Workers – Workers in hospices learn how to give kind and respectful care to people who are very ill.
• Clinical Advisors – Healthcare workers can move into roles where they give advice and help improve care in hospitals and other places.

Caring for Care training gives you the skills to build a rewarding career, helping others and making a real impact every day.

Commonly Asked Questions About End of Life Care Course

What is this end of life care awareness training about?

End of Life Care Awareness helps health and social care staff understand how to support individuals with dignity, comfort, and compassion during their final stages of life. It covers recognising signs of decline, communicating sensitively, respecting wishes, and managing symptoms.

The training promotes legal, ethical, and culturally sensitive care—ensuring professionals feel confident and prepared in emotionally complex situations.

Why do individual and organisation need this course?

Individuals and organisations need End of Life Care training to ensure compassionate, legally sound, and person-centred support during life’s final stages.

It helps staff recognise deterioration, manage symptoms, and communicate effectively with families.

For organisations, it reduces risk, improves care quality, and aligns with national standards, ensuring teams are confident, coordinated, and prepared for emotionally complex situations across care settings.

Can End of Life Care Training Be Paired with Palliative Care?

Yes. End of Life Care training pairs effectively with Palliative Care courses to provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals with life-limiting conditions.

Together, they enhance symptom management, emotional support, and dignity in care, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver compassionate, coordinated, and person-centred care across all stages of decline.

Why is end of life care training important?

End of Life Care Training is essential because it empowers staff to deliver compassionate, dignified, and legally sound care during one of life’s most sensitive stages.

According to NHS England, training ensures professionals can recognise when someone is nearing death, communicate clearly, and tailor care to individual needs.

Nearly 40% of clinical professionals report that lack of experience hampers quality care for the dying.

Proper training improves symptom management, supports families, and reduces unnecessary hospital admissions—making a profound difference in comfort, coordination, and confidence across care settings.

Which Courses Complement End of Life Care Training?

Pair the End of Life Care Training with courses like Dementia Awareness, Pain Management, and Mental Capacity Act & DoLS to strengthen staff confidence and compliance.

These combinations support holistic care, improve communication with families, and ensure legal and ethical standards are met.

Ideal for care homes, hospices, and community teams, these pairings promote dignity, symptom control, and person-centred support during the final stages of life.

What Skills Do Nurses and Carers Gain from End of Life Care Training?

End of Life Care (EOL) training equips nurses and carers with the skills to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred support.

Nurses learn to manage symptoms, lead advance care planning, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across settings.

Carers focus on recognising decline, providing comfort, and supporting emotional and spiritual needs.

Both roles involve legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication with families—ensuring dignity and confidence during life’s final stages.

Do you offer this course face to face or virtual?

At Caring for Care, we offer the End of Life Care Courses both face-to-face and virtually, giving teams the flexibility to choose what works best for their setting, schedule, and learning style.

Whether delivered onsite for hands-on engagement or online for remote access, both formats ensure the same high-quality, compliance-driven content tailored to your organisation’s needs.

Why choose trainer-led Eol training over e-learning?

Trainer-led End of Life Care awareness course offers real-time interaction with trainers and peers, personalised feedback, and the chance to explore sensitive topics through discussion and reflection.

Unlike e-learning, it allows staff to ask questions, share experiences, and build emotional confidence in handling complex situations.

Studies show facilitated sessions improve retention, satisfaction, and practical application, especially in care settings where empathy, communication, and teamwork are critical.

Is online learning available?

Absolutely. There’s a flexible eol e-learning option that takes about 1 hour to completed and is available in over 100 languages.

Do You Offer In-House End of Life Care Training Across the UK?

Yes, we offer in-house End of Life Care training across England, Scotland, Wales, and Belfast. Delivered by experienced trainers, sessions are tailored to your team’s needs and setting.

onsite EOL training encourages team learning, open discussion, and real-world application.

It’s cost-effective, reduces travel, and strengthens coordination—ideal for care homes, hospices, and community teams seeking confident, compassionate, and compliant end of life support.

You staff can combine this course with any half-day courses to benefit from our discount offers.