Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03761A

The Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care will be designed for registered nurses who work in an appropriate clinical setting and are looking to extend their palliative care capabilities to become future palliative care experts in their field. The course aims to prepare students for advanced practice as registered nurses with skills in critical decision-making, evidence based practice and leadership.

Structure

The course is conducted by online distance education including interactions in a virtual classroom. Students complete 4 subjects

Subjects

• Leadership and professional practice
• Principles of palliative care nursing
• Therapeutic communication
• Advanced concepts in palliative care nursing.

Standard entry requirements

Registered with AHPRA, 1 year postgraduate experience, relevant employment

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