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Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care (GC-PALLC)
Specialist CertificateYear: 2017 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Coordinator
Ms Karen Quinn
Co-Ordinator Education & Project Officer for Victorian Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Collaborative
Centre for Palliative Care
Contact
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/pcspeccert/
- Email:TL-palliativecare@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/pcspeccert/
- Email:TL-palliativecare@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Award title | Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care |
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Year & campus | 2017 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | Non-AQF |
Credit points | 25 credit points |
Duration | 6 months part-time or 6 months full-time |
The course aims to be the industry standard for working in specialist palliative care and will be delivered by experts in their fields, drawn from multiple institutions around Victoria , as appropriate. The course will explore the core concepts related to palliative care, including symptom management, communication skills, and evidence based practice, non malignant palliative illnesses, psychosocial issues and the role of the family caregiver.
Links to further information
Last updated: 18 December 2020