Next intake is September 2021.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday, 28th May 2021.
Dates of attendance to be confirmed
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for undertaking this programme are:
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Honours Degree (H2.2) in any health or social care discipline or recognised cognate professional qualification.
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A minimum of one year's experience in delivering a palliative care approach within practice within the last two years.
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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.
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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 specific to nurses:
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Current registration on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland live register;
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Currently working a minimum of 78 hours per month.
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Be employed in a clinical area that is approved by NMBI.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants may use RPL as a means of accessing the programme. They can also use RPL to gain exemptions. RPL can either be certified or experiential.
GMIT will assess individual applicants on a case-by-case basis, in line with the RPL Policy. RPL application is via the www.myexperience.ie website.
Residential Dates
Download indicative residential timetable here.
Fees
Current fees are listed on our Fees Page
* Please note for HSE nursing staff funding may be available through the CNME. Please check with your local CNME.
This is NMBI approved.
***How to Apply***
Applicants are invited to apply here
This application route is for the Certificate programme, the Postgraduate Diploma programme and the Masters Programme.
For Registered Nurses Only
An additional checklist needs to be completed by the applicant’s Director of Nursing.
This checklist relates to mentoring support within the practice placement module and organisation support for the applicant
Click here for the Certificate/PG Dip/Masters in Palliative and End of Life Care checklist. *****It is an essential requirement that this checklist is completed.
Contact Us
Dr Maura Fitzsimons
Programme Chair
GMIT Mayo
Email: maura.fitzsimons@gmit.ie
