| Code | IP5001 |
|---|---|
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Qualifications | CPD Module |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €555.00 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 26/01/2025 for applications, now open. |
| Venue | Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Curraheen, Cork, T12 A710 |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 26/02/2025 |
Outline
Running in Semester II of the academic year 2024-2025. This module is open now for applications on the UCC Apply Platform. Details are given in section below.
This is a blended learning module with some face to face in Marymount Education Centre for health professionals to develop the learner’s palliative care knowledge, attitudes and skills, thus enabling the learner to apply the principles of palliative care in their clinical practice, to improve the quality of life of patients receiving palliative care and their families.
Module Content: Holistic approach to palliative care; physical, psychological, sociological and spiritual aspects; pain and symptom management in palliative care; palliative care skills.
Module Objective: To develop the learner’s knowledge, attitudes in palliative care.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Analyse the philosophy and principles of palliative care and their application to the clinical area.
- Discuss the assessment and management of pain and the main common symptoms experienced by palliative care patients.
- Critically analyse holistic individualised care of the patient and family in the provision of quality palliative care.
- Appreciate the importance of interpersonal skills in the provision of care to patients and families.
- Demonstrate the correct procedure to set up, administer and monitor a continuous subcutaneous infusion using the CME T34 syringe pump in palliative care in a classroom setting.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Blended Learning: 16 hrs Lectures / Workshop (Face to Face); 16 hrs. e-learning; 68 hours assignment preparation and submission; self-directed learning. This module is open for applications for Semester II now and is via blended learning over two days.
This module is available in Semester II of the academic year 2024-2025.
This course involves 2 contact dates:
26/02/2025
12/03/2025
Requirements
- A primary degree or an equivalent experience in a relevant health care discipline* to be approved by the Programme Team.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional healthcare registration body.
- Ideally candidates should have a minimum of one year post qualification experience in healthcare provision.
*A relevant health care discipline includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, audiology, physiotherapy, psychology, and social studies.
Fees and Costs
The fee for this module is €555
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate. You will also be required to upload Evidence of 12 months post-registration experience; MSCCP Employer Approval and Tutor Proposal letter; Professional Body Certification (Pharmacists).
- The full module fee of €555 will be payable on submission of your application.