AdvCert

Palliative Care Practice

The AdvCert in Palliative Care Practice is a degree level course (Level 6), which focuses on the theoretical and practical context of Palliative Care Practice for current healthcare practice.

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Level: Undergraduate
Delivery: Mixed Mode
Study Mode: Part time
Duration: One double module comprising nine days attendance, plus three negotiated learning days.
Campus: Preston
Start Date: September

Course overview

Course content

  • Therapeutic relationship the nature and boundaries
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sensitivity
  • Patient and family focussed care
  • Facilitating care management within the multidisciplinary team
  • Symptom management
  • Comfort and well-being
  • Transitions in advanced disease including care in the last days of life

Entry Requirements

Professional qualification plus 12 months clinical experience.

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This course is based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery

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