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Introduction
This course builds on the interdisciplinary approach to care across the spectrum of life limiting disease, including at the terminal phase of a patient’s life. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches to care will be covered in greater depth with regards to medical, nursing and rehabilitative applications with consideration of its’ adaptation across different healthcare settings, including the patient’s home. HoPE diploma candidates will be exploring care of patients with greater complexity of needs and issues, formulating management plans taking into account ethical principles and goals of care.
The course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Holistic Palliative Care
- FlexiMasters in Holistic Palliative Care
- MSc in Holistic Palliative Care
At the end of the course, learners will:
1. Apply the principles and philosophies of palliative care
2. Discuss the concept of quality of life across the spectrum of living with life limiting disease, including at the terminal phase
3. Integrate disease modifying and palliative care
4. Analyze the implications of ethical issues in palliative care
5. Discuss palliative care in various healthcare settings, its’ applications and limitations
6. Reflect on the techniques and effect of therapeutic communications affecting the well-being and patients and practitioners
7. Discuss the benefits of rehabilitation in palliative care
8. Discuss and appreciate the benefits of interdisciplinary care for patients
9. Synthesize and plan management of care of patients
To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Mid-term Quiz
- Final Quiz
For healthcare workers, including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, medical social workers, and administrators in the Palliative Care ecosystem.
Learners are strongly encouraged to complete MD6103 Foundation of Palliative Care in Practice as the pre-requisite.
Standard Course Fee: S$2,180
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$2,000.00 | S$654.00 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$254.00 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MD6101 Foundation of Palliative Medicine | 3 |
| MD6102 Foundation of Psychosocial Care and Thanatology | 3 |
MD6103 Foundation of Palliative Care in Practice | 3 |
MD6201 Advanced Palliative Medicine | 2 |
MD6202 Advanced Psychosocial Care and Thanatology | 2 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Holistic Palliative Care (9 AU), FlexiMasters in Holistic Palliative Care (15 AU) and MSc in Holistic Palliative Care (30 AU).
