Overview
Student guidance
Program of study
36 Units
Admission requirements
Aims
The course aims to provide an opportunity for individuals from any professional background listed in the course admission requirements with work experience in palliative care, aged care, or people who are at the end of life to deepen their knowledge base in palliative care within a global context.
The course is designed to enable practitioners to select a series of topics built on core material that will assist them to address particular needs within their practice and employment.
The course aims to bring people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to work together in appraisal, assessment and problem-solving required of a multi-disciplinary/multi-professional team in this area.
The course also aims to develop independent critical thinkers who will be able to contribute to the development of the practice of Palliative Care.
Learning outcomes
Student progression rules
Failure to complete the course full-time within two consecutive semesters or part-time within six consecutive semesters, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where credit has been granted a lesser period to complete the course may be set by the Dean (Education).
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in 18 units or more, or the award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.