COURSE INFORMATION

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706 / 666 Post Graduate Diploma of Medicine (Palliative Care)(Ext)

The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma of Medicine (Palliative Care) (Ext) is to extend the knowledge and understanding of the medical practitioner providing palliative care as well as develop appropriate skills and encourage reflective practice.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time external study.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Registered medical practitioner.  Practitioners must be involved in some cases in their normal practice to which the principles and practices of palliative care may be applied.
 
DCP5101 Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care 20 
MCP5010 Disease Processes 20 
MCP5011 Clinical Management 1 20 
MCP5012 Clinical Management 2 20 
MCP5013 Clinical Management 3 20 
MCP5014 Counselling, Family and Other Issues 20 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004