Enhancing practice in paediatric palliative care (degree and masters level) (HEAD379Z / APP739Z)

Enhance your practice in delivering palliative care to children, young people and families
CPD for healthcare professionals
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Key features

Do you want to enhance your practice in the delivery of palliative care to children, young people and their families?
Our 20 credit module can be taken at degree or masters level and is suitable for all health and social care professionals who work in paediatric palliative care.
You will build on your existing knowledge and experience to develop a critical and reflective approach to the care of a child or young person on a palliative care pathway.
You will also explore the role of the interprofessional team alongside all aspects of paediatric palliative care.
You will study topics such as philosophy and principles of paediatric palliative care; communication; legal, ethical and professional issues; symptom management; end of life care and bereavement support.
Module code

HEAD379Z / APP739Z

Credits

20

FHEQ level

Level 6 – bachelors degree
Level 7 – masters degree

Location

Online delivery

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HEAD379Z course details (degree level)

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
  • critically evaluate the delivery of paediatric palliative care in your area of practice with a focus on ethical dilemmas, interprofessional working and local and national policies
  • critically analyse the evidence base in relation to your area of practice with particular focus on a specific element of your choosing
  • demonstrate confidence and flexibility in recognising and managing complex symptoms encountered in your area of work.
Assessment
The assessment for this module is in two parts:
  1. a poster presentation
  2. an essay.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

APP739Z course details (masters level)

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
  • demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding when critically evaluating the management of paediatric palliative care in your area of practice with a focus on ethical dilemmas, interprofessional working and local and national policies
  • critically evaluate current evidenced-based research demonstrating the ability to analyse and synthesise complex, incomplete or contradictory evidence in relation to your area of practice with particular focus on a specific element of your choosing
  • demonstrate confidence and flexibility in recognising and managing complex issues encountered in your area of work
  • demonstrate confidence, initiative and collaboration in managing the implementation of treatment plans for children and young people requiring the management of distressing symptoms or end of life care.
Assessment
The assessment for this module is in two parts:
  1. a poster presentation
  2. an essay.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

Admissions information

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms.
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Module dates

19, 26 February, 5, 12, 19, 26 March and 2, 9, 16, 23 April 2025
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change – always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers.
In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

Entry requirements

To be considered for a place on these modules you must be:
  • a registered health and social care practitioner or health and social care worker working in an area of clinical practice that will allow you to meet the module learning outcomes
  • in possession of previous study at level 5 (Diploma of Higher Education) or a foundation degree to study the module at degree level
  • in possession of previous study at degree level to study the module at masters level.
Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.

Fees

Further information

For further information regarding these modules, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586958

Module lead

The module lead for both modules is Nicola Fielding .
“The module will be based on the well-established and proven training methods of the internationally recognised EPEC (Education in Palliative and End of Life Care – Paediatrics) curriculum which focuses on enhancing knowledge, skills and attitudes of professionals working within the arena of paediatric palliative care.”
Nicola Fielding , module lead.