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ICTQual Level 4 Award in End-of-Life and Palliative Care

ICTQual Level 4 Award in End-of-Life and Palliative Care develops professional knowledge and practical competence in compassionate, patient-centred palliative support, symptom management, communica...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 4
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Course features

This specialised Level 4 qualification focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, effective, and holistic end-of-life and palliative care across healthcare settings.

  • Level 4 specialist qualification in end-of-life and palliative care

  • 10 mandatory units covering core palliative care practice

  • Focus on pain, symptom control, and quality of life

  • Emphasis on communication, ethics, and family support

  • Supports multidisciplinary care planning and coordination

  • Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

About course

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in End-of-Life and Palliative Care is designed for healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in caring for individuals nearing the end of life. The course provides a broad and structured understanding of palliative care, covering physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of care.

  • Develop specialist knowledge in end-of-life and palliative care practice

  • Strengthen compassionate and person-centred care delivery

  • Improve pain and symptom management skills

  • Build confidence in difficult and sensitive conversations

  • Understand ethical, legal, and advance care planning issues

  • Support coordinated care for patients, families, and caregivers

What you will learn

This qualification enables learners to build the knowledge, judgement, and practical understanding required to provide safe, compassionate, and effective end-of-life and palliative care.

  • Demonstrate understanding of the principles and goals of end-of-life care

  • Apply the core principles and philosophy of palliative care in practice

  • Assess pain and manage common end-of-life symptoms using appropriate interventions

  • Communicate sensitively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

  • Apply ethical and legal principles, including consent and advance care planning

  • Develop coordinated, culturally responsive, and quality-focused care plans

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended for individuals involved in, or preparing to specialise in, end-of-life and palliative care within healthcare and supportive care environments.

  • Nurses seeking specialist palliative care knowledge

  • Caregivers involved in end-of-life support roles

  • Healthcare support staff working with life-limiting conditions

  • Social care practitioners supporting patients and families

  • Professionals wishing to improve compassionate care skills

  • Learners aiming to progress into specialist palliative care practice

Course requirements

Typical entry requirements apply to support successful participation in this Level 4 qualification. Centres may set specific criteria, but learners are generally expected to have an appropriate academic or vocational background.

  • Candidates must usually be at least 18 years old and hold a Level 3 qualification in a related field such as healthcare, nursing, or social care

  • Practical healthcare experience is recommended, and learners should have basic literacy, numeracy, and English language skills

Assessments

The qualification includes mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres. Assessment is designed to evaluate understanding of the course content and the ability to apply learning in relevant care situations.

  • Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Assessment of comprehension of course material

  • Minimum pass mark of 75% required

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification can support academic, professional, and career progression in palliative care, leadership, education, research, and related specialist healthcare pathways.

  • Progress to advanced qualifications in palliative care or complex symptom management

  • Move into specialist or advanced clinical roles in palliative care services

  • Progress into leadership, service development, or team management roles

  • Contribute to education, mentoring, research, consultancy, policy, or advocacy in end-of-life care

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