Palliative care is one of the fastest growing and most demanding nursing specialities in the world.
In a health care environment that is rapidly changing, a constant factor is that people who are dying and their loved ones, need to feel some control over their lives. Nurses in the community, hospitals, and nursing homes will require palliative care expertise to ensure a high standard of care for these patients and their families. Nurses who have successfully completed this course of study will be equipped with skills and knowledge to participate creatively within a multidisciplinary team and become leaders in the provision of physical, emotional and spiritual support for people with terminal illness and their families. The course consists of eight subjects which will normally be completed part-time over two years. The course can be completed whilst studying on campus, or by mixed mode.