- To create an interdisciplinary learning environment in which students are encouraged to critically reflect on, evaluate and implement where possible, evidence-based practice to the enhancement of palliative care practice, research, and policy
- To develop academic and clinical leaders who embody the values, principles and philosophy of palliative care for the future progression of contemporary health care in Ireland
- To promote innovation in inter-disciplinary learning, translation of theory into practice and enhancement of palliative care for patients, their families, the wider healthcare team and society.
This is a one (academic) year programme, broken down into three trimesters. Assessments are varied (assignments and completion of a Dissertation).
Programme Strengths
- Strong working relationship between UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems and clinical partners in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross
- A long history of producing high quality graduates (over 200 to date) many of whom are now working in CNS/Clinical/Educational Facilitator and CNM roles
- Clinical and university-based lecturers (multidisciplinary teaching team) with national and international expertise from clinical, research and educational perspectives
- Modularised programme with some modules being taught using a blended approach
- Clinical Placements in a variety of palliative care settings which enable students to learn from leading experts in oncology
- Extensive use of IT in supporting the teaching environment of the programme
- Access to excellent facilities for lectures
- Flexibility to pursue the programme over a longer period of time
- Access to applicants who have not had the opportunity to pursue third level education before (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)