The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.
Palliative Care Support
Fee Free - but must be in employment
Course Information
The aim of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals receiving palliative and end-of-life care.
This course will cover the following topics:
- Principles and philosophy of palliative care.
- Communication with individuals and families.
- Supporting quality of life and dignity.
- Understanding grief, loss and bereavement.
- Working within multidisciplinary care teams.
- Providing holistic end-of-life care.
Key Information
Award QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Palliative Care Support (5N3769)
Duration 10 weeks
Delivery Classroom based
Note The commencement of all courses is dependent on the registration of a sufficient number of students.
