Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.The course articulates with the 18 unit Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care and the Master of Palliative Care, and the sequentially developed topics … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
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Program of study
36 Units

Year 136 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language 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

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Critically appraise Palliative Care theory, research, ethics and professional literature, further developing your knowledge and skills in this area
2.
Continue to develop critical reflective skills and self evaluation of your own professional practice
3.
Critically discuss issues related to the person with a life limiting illness, taking into account the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions to care specific to the needs of individuals, their families and those involved in their care
4.
Identify goals/strategies to foster a deep approach to learning and the development of life-long learning skills in the area of palliative and supportive care

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.