Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Palliative and End of Life Care

The entry requirements for undertaking this programme are: Honours Degree (H2.2) in any health or social care discipline or recognised cognate professional quali?cation. A minimum of one year's experience in delivering a palliative care approach within practice within the last two years. Be employed for the duration of the course in an area where the principles of palliative care are operationalized when caring for individuals with life threatening illness and their families. An example of such may be; Acute Hospitals, community hospitals, care homes, private practice, hospice and community health centers. Applicants other than nurses, must be employed in a practice area which allows interaction with patients who have palliative/end of life care needs and, where appropriate, be registered with their respective professional body. Additional entry requirements speci?c to nurses: Current registration on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland live register; Currently working a minimum of 78 hours per month. Be employed in a clinical area that is approved by NMBI.