| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | Institute of Health Sciences /Catholic University of Portugal |
| Country | Portugal |
| State | Lisbon |
| City | Lisbon |
| Address | Palma de Cima, 1649-023 Lisboa, Portugal |
| The program leads an official or formal degree? | Yes |
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| Frequency | More than once per year |
| Length | 3000 hours hours |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Same rate/cost for all |
| Director | Dr. Manuel Luís Vila Capelas |
| Website | https://ics.lisboa.ucp.pt/ |
| Contact name | Zita Bento |
| Phone | +351217214147 |
| Learning objectives 1 | To know and understand the values and principles of palliative care in their care practice. |
| Learning objectives 2 | Demonstrate skills in the areas of symptomatic control, communication with the patient and family, and teamwork in a context of palliative care. |
| Learning objectives 3 | Demonstrate competencies in the implementation of a quality care plan for people with severe illness and intense suffering and/or chronic, advanced and progressive disease, as well as their cohabitants, maximizing their quality of life and reducing suffering, in collaboration with Interdisciplinary team, in accordance with the philosophy of palliative care. |
| Description | The Master Course lasts 2 years with 120 ECTS. The curricular units are: Definitions, Principles, and Related Concepts; Communication in Palliative Care; Symptom Assessment and Management; Palliative care in non-cancer illnesses; Palliative care for specific settings, vulnerable populations and cultural sensitivity; Grief and Bereavement care and Family support; Social, Spiritual and Religious Care, and Dignity and Suffering; Palliative care services, performance measurement and quality improvement; Ethics; Education and training in palliative care; Research: from Principles to Application; Clinical Practicum; Dissertation, Research Project or Practicum Report. After the end of Clinical Practicum the students can apply a Post-Graduate Certificate. |
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