Palliative Care

QQI Level 5 (course code: 5N3769)

This course is designed for:

• Carers currently employed in a healthcare setting
• Those planning a career in a healthcare setting who require a formal qualification

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

• Provide holistic care for persons diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and in the last day of a person’s life and also for their families, carers and significant others
• Communicate effectively with persons with a life-limiting illness and in the last days of a person’s life and also with their families, carers and significant others
• Enhance the quality of life of the person with a life-limiting illness
• Recognise and respect the uniqueness of each person’s approach to death
• Work effectively as part of the healthcare team