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Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) Flinders University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Country Australia
State South Australia
City Adelaide
Address Flinders University, Level 1, Room N103, Sturt North Sturt Rd, Bedford Park SA 5042, Australia
The program leads an official or formal degree? Yes
Degrees
  • Diploma
Target audiences
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Psychologists
  • Social workers
  • Therapists
  • Administrators
Fields
  • Communication
  • Complementary Therapy
  • Geriatric Palliative Care
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Pharmacy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Social Work
  • Spirituality
  • Symptom Management
  • Team Work
Languages
  • English
Frequency More than once per year
Length 1 years
Modalities
  • Long distance
Cost of full tuition and fees Same rate/cost for all
Director Dr. Caroline Phelan, Course Coordinator
Website https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/postgraduate-palliative-care
Contact name Dr. Caroline Phelan, Course Coordinator
Phone 0882012616
Learning objectives 1 Critically appraise Palliative Care theory, research, ethics and professional literature, further developing their knowledge and skills in this area
Learning objectives 2 Critically discuss issues related to the person with a life limiting illness, taking into account the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions to care specific to the needs of individuals, their families and those involved in their care
Learning objectives 3 Identify goals/strategies to foster a deep approach to learning and the development of life-long learning skills in the area of palliative and supportive care.
Description Multidisciplinary postgraduate courses in Palliative Care offered part time by distance (online) or full time in Australia. The Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care is a coursework award that aims to provide an opportunity for individuals from any professional background who are working in health related areas to deepen their knowledge base in palliative care within a global context.
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Last update: April 25, 2024


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