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Certificate in Palliative Care (Specialist)
University of Melbourne, The
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00116K
This specialist certificate aims to be the industry standard for working in specialist palliative care and is delivered by experts in their fields, drawn from multiple institutions around Victoria. The course explores the core concepts related to palliative care, including symptom management, communication skills, evidence based practice, non-malignant palliative illnesses, psychosocial issues and the role of the family caregiver.
Designed for
The training is targeted at health professionals (all disciplines) who are required to provide palliative care in their work setting
Structure
25 credit points delivered on campus and online over six months part time. Fundamentals of Palliative Care is the core subject for the Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care and then students can choose Adult Palliative Care or Paediatric Palliative Care or Contemporary Approach to Bereavement or Psychosocial Aspects in Palliative Care to complete the award course.
Subjects
- Palliative care
Standard entry requirements
Undergraduate degree or equivalent qual in medicine, nursing, an allied health profession, science or social science plus 1 year's relevant professional work experience in a medical, scientific or allied health environment. Potential students will be responsible for providing palliative care within their current workplace
Study pathways
The Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care can be used for credit into the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care.
