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M48 Graduate Diploma of Palliative Care

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.  
 
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.
 
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 must complete a total of 120 credit points (six units) as listed below:
 
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
 
Plus 40 credit points (2 units) selected 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
MCP5014 Counselling, Family and Other Issues 20 
 
Plus 40 credit points (2 units) selected from the options below:
 
MCP5012 Clinical Management 2 * 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.
 
 
 
 
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