Palliative Care
GradDip Palliative Care
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary programme designed to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness. Possessing this enhanced level of expertise will enable you to become a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team providing palliative care and further enhance the care provided to patients in your current area of practice who have a range of complex symptoms that need impeccable assessment and management. You will be well positioned to work in a variety of care settings both nationally and internationally. Many graduates have assumed varying roles in the palliative care services CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles.
On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a Graduate Diploma Palliative Care from the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. The programme is recognised nationally (since its inception in 1997) and is a highly regarded qualification for health care professionals caring for patients with life limiting illness who require palliative care.
Subjects taught
This is a one (academic) year programme, broken down into two trimesters or a two (academic) year programme, broken down into four trimesters. Assessments are varied (assignments/ MCQ/case studies) and occur at intervals throughout and at the end of the trimesters.
Core Modules:
Spring Trimester NMHS43270 ResMethodsAppliedtoHealthcare 10.00
Spring Trimester NMHS43140 Developing Leadership Comp 10.00
Specialist Modules:
Autumn Trimester NMHS42370 Pall Care,Phil,Concept 10.00
Autumn Trimester NMHS42540 Palliative Approaches Symp Mgt 10.00
Spring Trimester NMHS42820 Psychosoc & Spiritual Issues 10.00
Year Long Module NMHS42350 Clinical Practicum 10.00
Entry requirements
Documents Required:
- Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only)
- Current photocopy of NMBI registration and pin
- Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only)
- Professional Reference Form
- Nurse applicants: Completed Clinical Competence Assessor Nomination Form signed by the nomine
- Nurse Applicants: Declaration Form
- Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. Further information can be found in respect of this at:
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/policiesandgeneralregulations/recognitionofpriorlearning/
Application dates
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
Grad Dip Palliative Care FT (X791)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*
Grad Dip Palliative Care PT (X792)
Duration
2 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Credits
60
Duration
1 year full-time. 2 years part-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.
Fees
GradDip Palliative Care (X791) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 8860
nonEU fee per year - € 17070
***Fees are subject to change
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Enrolment dates
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.
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Careers & Employability
The Graduate Diploma Palliative Care will provide you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required for caring for patients with life limiting illness who require palliative care. Possessing a broad and deep understanding of the theory and skills required for Palliative Care, you will be well positioned to work in a variety of care settings both nationally and internationally. Many graduates have assumed varying roles in the palliative care services CNM/Educational/Clinical Facilitator roles.