Advanced Diploma in Palliative Care for Healthcare Professionals
Course overview
| Qualification | Advanced Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 3,349 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 4,424 |
About
There is a growing number of people with terminal illness who are living for a longer period of time due to the advances in medical technology and healthcare. As a result, many organisations such as hospice institutions, palliative care centres, home care agencies, geriatric centres and even acture care hospitals are expanding palliative care units to provide dedicated care with the aim to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for both the patients and their families. Healthcare professionals should be equipped and prepared to provide the best quality care for people with life-threatening illnesses throughout the entire course of their illness.
This palliative care programme is, therefore, designed to meet the present and future requirements of healthcare professionals who are currently working or intending to work with terminally-ill patients. It is the intent of this programme to provide them with the knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes to funtion effectively in caring for clients who need end-of-life/palliative care.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 3,349
- Local students
- $ 4,424
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
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- Foreign students
Student Visa
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- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
- Holder of a Bachelor/Diploma in any health sciences or related field such as Nursing. Assistant Medical Officer Programme, Medical Social Sciences, Physiotherapy or Psychology
- Preferably with one year working experience upon registration
English Language Requirements
- IELTS band 5.5; or TOEFL score of 550 (writing-based)
Curriculum
- Principles in Palliative Care
- Communication at the End-of-Life
- Nutrition for Palliative Care
- Management of Clinical Symptoms I
- Clinical Practicum I
- Oncology for Palliative Care
- Research and Biostatistics
- Management of Clinical Symptoms II
- Clinical Practicum II
- Evidence-based Practice
- Clinical Practicum III