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MQF/EQF LEVEL 4 AWARD IN

Palliative and
end of life care

About this course

This module intends to improve the knowledge and understanding of palliative and end of life care. This module aims to cover the key principles of supporting patients approaching the end of their lives, the importance of communication in such scenario, ways to improve the patientsโ€™ quality of life during their final hours and much more.

Course Information

Course Title Palliative and End of Life Care
Course Type Award
Qualification Framework Level MQF/EQF Level 4
Programme Duration 1 Months (Full-Time)
Placement Hours 4 Hours
Mode of Attendance Full Time
Mode of Delivery Face-to-Face Lectures
Total ECTS Credits 3 ECTS
Course Language English
Location Triq il-Ghadam, Birkirkara, CBD 1060, Malta
  • Aged 16+ upon entry of course
  • Communicate using oral and written English
  • Minimum school leaving certificate
  • Clean Police Conduct
  • Copy of ID card or Passport

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 240

For information about funding schemes click here.

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme:

The learner will be able to:

  1. Care and provide support to patients approaching their end of lives
  2. Assist individuals following bereavement

There is only one module in this course which aims to cover the key principles of supporting patients approaching the end of their lives, the importance of communication in such scenario, ways to improve the patients’ quality of life during the final hours and much more.

Learning Hours:

  • Contact hours: 15
  • Supervised placement hours: 4
  • Self-study hours: 42
  • Assessment hours: 14

Ongoing

The course will commence on October 17th, 2023

Every Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:00PM-8:00PM

International students generally describe Malta as a safe place, enjoying excellent weather and an all-year varied cultural programme. Malta is considered as the ideal place for students to study.

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  • Staff mentors
  • Care supervisor
  • Care coordinator
  • Nursing assistants
  • Non-care administrative roles
  • Support worker
  • Nursing home assistant
  • Senior care worker
  • Team leader
  • Independent living advisor
  • Aged care worker
  • Nurse practitioner

Age Group: 16+

Existing professionals or newbies who may want to further their career in elderly care/sector can amplify their skills and knowledge of this topic with our accredited short course in Palliative and End of Life Care Award, and it could make all the difference in escalating your career path.

This Course will be assessed through the submission of:

  • Contemplative Essay (25%)
  • Case Analysis (25%)
  • Written Exam (50%)

This course is accredited and licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) is responsible for fostering the development and achievement of excellence in Further and Higher education in Malta through effective licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, research, and recognition of programmes of study, established under the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF)

Licence Number: 2019-010

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