Palliative Care
Master’s/Postgraduate Diploma Part-time, 2 Years Master’s/Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Part-time, 3 Years
Brief Overview If you have clinical experience caring for people with a life limiting condition, this course can enhance your knowledge and skills in palliative care and advance your career prospects. This course is delivered in partnership with St. Francis Hospice, Dublin. Structure (Timeline/Days in Class) Postgraduate Certificate: All content taught online. A four-hour session takes place online in early September followed by a one-hour weekly class, online. Master’s/Postgraduate Diploma: Year One: Commences with a full week in September and thereafter one or two days per week for the remainder of the academic year. Postgraduate Diploma students can elect to undertake a total of 104 hours of supernumerary clinical placements in care settings relevant to the speciality of palliative care. Year Two: Attendance at classes throughout the academic year. If completing the Master’s, you will also carry out research and the writing of a dissertation.
Career Opportunities Enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of palliative care and advance your career prospects in terms of eligibility for promotion and further postgraduate training. Entry Requirements • 2nd class honours (2:1) degree minimum in a relevant discipline. In exceptional circumstances clinical experience and continuing professional development may be taken into consideration. • Current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body, where applicable. • 1 year’s clinical experience in providing care to patients who have palliative care needs within the last 2 years. • Currently employed in a field that provides a palliative approach to care.
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