Essential Skills Training and Recruitment

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Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification reflects the role of end of life doulas, who provide non-medical support to those living with life limiting conditions, terminal illness or advanced ageing, as well as to their families and/or those close to them. End of life doulas also qualify to provide or facilitate home (or other facility) based after-death care, vigil, and ceremony while providing grief and bereavement support.

This course exposes participants to challenging, emotionally confronting situations and conversations. It requires participants to have sufficient maturity and work/life experience to provide professional support services when working on their own or within organisations. The skills and knowledge necessary to work as an end of life doula include witnessing death, providing physical care of the deceased and emotional support to those who may experience deep grief and possible trauma.

Delivery mode

Essential Skills Training and Recruitment offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $12,195 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$12,195
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$12,195
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Essential Skills Training and Recruitment to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $12,195 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services will prepare you for the following roles.

Palliative Care Social Worker

Palliative Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work with terminally-ill patients and people approaching the end of life. They help...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Doula

A Doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals during pregnancy, childbirth, and the early postpartum period. You m...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Civil Celebrant

A Civil Celebrant conducts personalised ceremonies for significant life events, such as weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. You might work i...

Avg yearly income $74,880
Entry barriers Low

Grief Counsellor

Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

About Essential Skills Training and Recruitment

We are passionate about our students’ success and outcomes and take the time to tailor training and support to meet the individual needs. We offer flexible study options; face to face, online, distance, work based training and have easy payment plan options available. We also assist in helping you determine the right qualification for the career path you might be seeking.

Our aim is to lead the way in providing quality education to the health and community services sector by supporting our students with their professional and personal growth.