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M47 Master of Palliative Care

INTRODUCTION

Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illness and also that of 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.  This multidisciplinary course has benefited from the leadership of many health professionals in palliative care and students will gain knowledge and skills which are relevant to all aspects of healthcare.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require a relevant health degree from a recognised institution.
 
COURSE LOCATION
Off campus
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete a total of 180 credit points(9 units) as listed below:
 
STAGE 1
There are one core and two elective units.
 
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
 
Two units are to be chosen from the options below:
 
MCP5010 Disease Processes 20 
DCP5101 Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care 20 
MCP5011 Clinical Management 1 * 20 
DCP5102 Allied Health in Palliative Care 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Palliative Care.
 
STAGE 2
There are one core and two elective units.
 
MCP5014 Counselling, Family and Other Issues 20 
 
Two units are to be chosen from Stage 1 options or the options below:
 
MCP5012 Clinical Management 2 * 20 
MCP5013 Clinical Management 3 * 20 
PRH5108 Effective Teamwork 20 
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Palliative Care.
 
STAGE 3
Three units are to be chosen from options in Stage 1, Stage 2 or below:
 
PRH5304 Complementary and Alternative Medicines 20 
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20 
MMP5103 Ethical and Legal Issues for Health Professionals 20 
MHP5101 Master Health Project ** 20 
MHP5202 Master Health Project ** 20 
 
* The Basic Certificate Course in Palliative Care Medicine obtained at the Pain and Palliative Care Society (Calicut, India) enables exemption from these units.

**The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done consecutively over two semesters.
 
 
 
 
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: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013