Palliative & End of Life Care - Mayo
This programme is tailored for students from a range of professional disciplines to further develop competencies in the field of palliative and end of life care at a advanced level. This programme also offers standalone modules; this gives students the opportunity to study a module of particular interest without undertaking the full programme.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time. Blended learning.
On-Campus Attendance
Attendance is required at the Mayo Campus for workshops over 1.5 days, 4 times in Semester 1 and 4 times in Semester 2. Attendance is not compulsory but is highly recommended.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require an Honours Degree (H2.2) in any health or social care discipline or recognised cognate professional qualification and a minimum of one year’s experience in delivering a palliative care approach within practice within the last two years. Applicants must be employed for the duration of the course in an area where the principles of palliative care are operationalized. For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage.
Careers / Further progression
ive care.
Further information
Total Fees €5040
Study Hours
Students can expect to allow for 6-8 hours of study per week.
Who should apply?
This is programme designed for professionals working in areas that cater for people in palliative and/or end of life care. This includes doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, counsellors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, managers and healthcare assistants.
Modules
Principles of Palliative and End
of Life Care
Psychosocial, Ethical and
Spiritual Care
Effective Symptom
Management in Life Limiting
Conditions Elective: Reflective
Practice
Elective: End of Life Care for the
Person with Dementia
Applied Research,
Bereavement and Loss,
Clinical Practice Placement
(nurses only),
Elective: Creative Arts in
Palliative Care
*Exit award available
Examination & Assessment
Continuous assessment methods are utilised which may consist of presentations, assignments, debates, discussions & book reviews.
External Accrediting Body
NMBI
Course Coordinator:
Dr Maura Fitzsimons:
maura.fitzsimons@atu.ie
Student Advisor:
learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie