COURSE INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients facing life-threatening illness and their significant others. This is achieved through the consideration of the whole person including physical, psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of care and attention to the prevention and relief of suffering.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a relevant health degree from a recognised institution. Registered nurses with a hospital based diploma who have been registered and practising for at least three years may enrol.
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COURSE LOCATION Off-campus |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Students must complete a total of 120 credit points (six units) as listed below:
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STAGE 1 |
MMP5101 |
Evidence Based Practice |
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Plus 40 credit points (2 units) selected from the options below: |
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MCP5010 |
Disease Processes |
20 | | DCP5101 |
Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care |
20 | | MCP5011 |
Clinical Management 1 * |
20 | | DCP5102 |
Allied Health in Palliative Care |
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Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Palliative Care. |
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STAGE 2 |
MCP5014 |
Counselling, Family and Other Issues |
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Plus 40 credit points (2 units) selected from the options below: |
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MCP5012 |
Clinical Management 2 * |
20 | | DCP5203 |
Symptom Control in Palliative Care |
20 | | MCP5013 |
Clinical Management 3 * |
20 | | PRH5108 |
Effective Teamwork |
20 | | PRH5102 |
Clinical Nutrition Management |
20 | | |
* The Basic Certificate Course in Palliative Care Medicine obtained at the Pain and Palliative Care Society (Calicut, India) is eligible for exemptions from the above units. |
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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 |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008