Certificate in Contemporary Palliative Care Practice
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Course Overview
This 12-week part-time programme aims to support nurses/midwives/Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) in the development of knowledge, skills and competence in the core principles of palliative care. This aim is in line with the National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care HSE (2014) objective to build palliative care capacity and capability among all nurses/midwives/Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) to respond confidently and in a timely manner to the palliative care needs of individuals, families and carers. The programme offers opportunities to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership, for an integrated approach to palliative care. The content within this programme supports the Department of Health’s (2024) policy where high-quality palliative care may be accessed by all those in need.
What makes this course different
This programme is approved by the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).
Career Opportunities
- This programme supports the development of palliative care competencies and the delivery of high-quality care (as per the Department of Health’s 2024 policy).
- This programme utilises Simulation, allowing participants to practice and develop skills in undertaking Palliative Care Needs Assessments.
- This programme is approved by the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland).
Course Delivery and Modules
The programme is delivered over one semester, predominately via live online lectures on Tuesdays, in addition, students are required to attend the DkIT campus for face-to-face classes (09.00hrs to 16.30 hrs approx.) for 3 Tuesdays over the semester.
The dates that the programme is scheduled to be delivered are:
23rd Sept 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs Face to Face in DkIT
30th Sept 09.00hrs to 16.30hrs Face to Face in DkIT
7th October Blended learning week
14th October 09.00hrs to 12.00hrs Live on line classes
21st October
28th October 09.00hrs to 12.00hrs Live on line classes
4th Nov Blended Learning week
11th Nov 09.00hrs to 12.00hrs Live on line classes
18th Nov 09.00hrs to 11.00hrs Live on line classes
25th Nov 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs Face to Face in DkIT
2nd Dec 09.00hrs to 12.00hrs Live on line classes
9th Dec 09.00hrs to 12.00hrs Live on line classes
Students on the programme will also be expected to undertake some independent learning.
Please note this timetable is subject to change
Students will study the following topics:
- Principles of Palliative Care
- Effective communication techniques
- Loss, grief and bereavement
- Professional, Ethical and Legal Practice
Fees and Funding
€950
Fees
Entry requirements
- Nurses/Midwives registered with NMBI or equivalent.
- Health & Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) registered with a recognised professional body.
- Applicants should have a minimum of one-year post registration experience.
- Work in a practice setting where there are individuals with life-limiting illness, for the duration of the programme.
- Applicants will normally hold a level 8 qualification. Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
- Applicants may be interviewed.
- Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.
- Basic IT skills essential
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).