End of life qualifications mapping to E:ELCA modules
EOL 302 – Level 3 Certificate Component - Managing symptoms in end of life care
Before utilising the e-learning sessions it is recommended that the session Introduction to e-learning for End of Life Care (e-ELCA) 00_01 is
undertaken. Note: The usefulness of the sessions will be dependent on the level of prior knowledge and competence of the learner.
Learning outcome
Assessment criteria
Module
Ref no.
Session
Specific
A number of sessions are available to support this unit. They cover a wide range of different symptoms individually rather than as a
whole. You should review the whole list for areas of interest. However some specific sessions are referenced below.
1. Understand the
effects of
symptoms in
relation to end of
life care
1.1
Identify a range of
conditions where you
might provide end of life
care
Integrating Learning
05_05 to
05_09
These sessions contain
condition specific case
studies that may be
useful
1.2
Identify common
symptoms associated
with end of life care
Symptom Management
Symptom Management
04_07
04_12
Symptom Management
04_16
Symptom Management
Symptom Management
04_18
04_31
Assessment of pain
Assessment of
breathlessness
Assessment of nausea
and vomiting
Assessment of
constipation
Management of
symptoms associated
with wounds
1.3
1.4
2. Be able to
manage symptoms
of end of life care
2.1
Explain how symptoms
can cause an individual
distress and discomfort
Evaluate the significance
of the individual’s own
perception of their
symptoms
Demonstrate a range of
techniques to provide
symptom relief
Symptom Management
04_01
Symptom Management
04_24 to
04_26
Symptom Management
04_30
Symptom Management
04_36 to
04_41
Assessment
02_03
Assessment
02_08
Symptom Management
04_04
Symptom Management
04_08
Symptom Management
04_13
General approach to
assessment of
symptoms
These sessions cover
symptom management
in the last days of life
that may be useful
Symptom management
complicated by
coexisting conditions
These sessions cover
symptom management
in the advanced illness
that may be useful
Assessment of physical
symptoms
Context of assessment:
cultural and language
issues
Individual preferences
and cultural influences
on symptom
management
Principles of pain
management
Drug management of
breathlessness
2.2
2.3
Describe own role in
supporting therapeutic
options used in symptom
relief
Respond to an
individual’s culture and
beliefs in managing their
symptoms
Symptom Management
04_14
Symptom Management
04_17
Symptom Management
Symptom Management
04_19
04_31
Symptom Management
04_06
Symptom Management
04_08
Symptom Management
04_14
Symptom Management
04_28
Advance Care Planning
01_02
Symptom Management
04_04
Non-drug management
of breathlessness
Management of nausea
and vomiting
Management of
constipation
Management of
symptoms associated
with wounds
Recognising your own
limitations in symptom
management
Principles of pain
management
Non-drug management
of breathlessness
Non-drug interventions
in symptom
management
Cultural and spiritual
considerations in ACP
Individual preferences
and cultural influences
on symptom
management
2.4
2.5
Actively support the
comfort and wellbeing in
end of life care
Recognise symptoms
that identify the last few
days of life may be
approaching
Assessment
02_08
Communication
03_08
Communication
Symptom Management
03_14
04_06
Symptom Management
04_26
Symptom Management
04_32 to
04_41
Spirituality
08_03
Assessment
02_14
Symptom Management
04_23
Context of assessment:
cultural and language
issues
Understanding and
using empathy
Information giving
Recognising your own
limitations in symptom
management
Managing distress
during the dying phase
These sessions cover
the assessment and
management of mood
and advanced illness
symptoms that may be
useful
Spiritual care and the
models of spiritual
intervention
Assessment of dying
phase and after-death
Recognising the dying
phase, last days of life
and verifying death
3. Understand how
to manage
symptoms of
pain
3.1
Identify signs that may
indicate that an individual
is experiencing pain
Symptom Management
Symptom Management
04_07
04_08
Assessment of pain
Principles of pain
management
3.2
Describe factors that can
influence an individual’s
perception of pain
Assessment
02_08
Symptom Management
04_04
Context of assessment:
cultural and language
issues
Individual preferences
and cultural influences
on symptom
management
Describe a range of
assessment tools for
monitoring pain in
individuals , including
those with cognitive
impairment
Symptom Management
Symptom Management
04_07
04_08
Symptom Management
04_11
Symptom Management
04_29
Integrating Learning
05_09
Symptom Management
04_08
Symptom Management
04_27
3.3
3.4
Assessment of pain
Principles of pain
management
Managing different
types of pain
Symptom management
in people with learning
disabilities or mental
health problems
Case study: dementia
Explain how to maintain
regular pain relief
Principles of pain
management
Use of syringe drivers
4.1
4. Be able to
integrate
symptom
management in
the care
management
process
Explain how symptom
management is an
important part of the care
planning process
Symptom Management
04_01
Symptom Management
04_02
Symptom Management
04_03
General approach to
assessment of
symptoms
Agreeing a plan of
management and care
Communicating the plan
of management and
care
4.2
Regularly monitor
symptoms associated
with end of life care
Symptom Management
04_05
Influence of transition
points and crises on
decision-making
4.3
Report changes in
symptoms according to
policies and procedures
in own work setting
Symptom Management
04_03
Symptom Management
04_05
Communicating the plan
of management and
care
Influence of transition
points and crises on
decision-making
4.4
Support the
implementation of
changes in the care plan
Symptom Management
04_05
Influence of transition
points and crises on
decision-making