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University modules

We are currently running three University modules in partnership with the University of Plymouth. The three modules can be studied:

  • As part of the BSc (Hons) Professional Development End of Life Care programme
  • To lead to a Graduate Certificate in End of Life Care
  • As individual optional modules within the BSc (Hons) Professional Development programme

These modules can be undertaken on a non-accredited basis, see individual courses for prices and booking.

Enhancing end of life care and palliative care practice

Module code: HEAD344P / APP 729
Credits: 20
FHEQ level: Level 6 – bachelors degree, Level 7 – masters degree
Duration: Three months
Course type: Part time
Course dates:  9 January 2024, 16 January 2024, 23 January 2024, 30 January 2024, 6 February 2024, 20 February 2024. Tutorials held on 27 February 2024. Closing date for applications is 7 December 2023.

3 June 2024, 10 June 2024, 17 June 2024, 24 June 2024, 1 July 2024, 8 July 2024. Tutorials held on 15 July 2024. Closing date for applications is 7 May 2024.

Cost: £1100
Venue: This module is being run as a virtual on-line course via Zoom. Participants are recommended to use a computer or laptop with a camera & microphone to gain the best learning experience.

This module aims to facilitate the personal and professional development of health and social care practitioners with a special interest in palliative care, using various national strategies and frameworks in end of life care as key reference points. The learning objectives include supporting an analytical and critical approach to the strategic concepts and evidence-based practice of palliative care in all settings.

The module will enable health and social care practitioners to develop a critical and reflective approach to caring for those living and dying with a life-limiting condition, promoting quality, dignity and choice in end of life care and palliative care services.

For more information click here.

Funded places

Please speak to your Practice Educator regarding any HEE CPD funding available within your organisation.

Non-funded places

To apply for a self funded place please click to complete the application form and send to education@stlukes-hospice.org.uk or post to St Luke’s Education Team, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA.

This module can also be completed as a non-accredited module. Cost to attend study sessions only is £500. Click here to book your space.

We are also accepting applications from people wishing to undertake this module at Masters level (level 7), please contact us for more information.

Payment can be made via credit card or invoice request. To make payment by credit card please contact the St Luke’s education administration team on 01752 964250, for invoicing, please submit details with your application form at least four weeks prior to the start date. Please note that payment is required prior to the course start.

Closing date for applications for the January 2024 course is 7 December 2023.

Specialist approaches to palliative care & symptom management

Module code: HEAB344
Credits: 20
FHEQ level: Level 6 – bachelors degree
Duration: Three months
Course type: Part time
Course dates:12 September 2023, 19 September 2023, 26 September 2023, 3 October 2023, 10 October 2023, 17 October 2023, 30 October 2023 – tutorials
Cost: £1100
Venue: This module is being run as a virtual on-line course via Zoom. Participants are recommended to use a computer or laptop with a camera & microphone to gain the best learning experience.

This module will allow practitioners to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care for patients with a life-limiting condition and their carers, and to develop strategies for symptom control.

At the end of the module you will be expected to be able to:

  • Assess health and holistic nursing/therapeutic needs of patient, their families and other carers by initiative and critically evaluate the appropriate steps for effective specialist palliative care for individuals and groups.
  • Support and empower patients, their families and other carers to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist palliative care services.
  • Critically evaluate the medical and non-medical management of symptoms in palliative care to promote quality of life.
  • Critically analyse multidisciplinary therapeutic strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease in individuals and groups by identifying and selecting from a range of health and social agencies that will assist and improve care.

For more information click here

Funded places

Please speak to your Practice Educator regarding any HEE CPD funding available within your organisation.

Self or employer funded places

To apply for a self or employer funded place please click to complete the application form and send to education@stlukes-hospice.org.uk or via post to St Luke’s Education Team, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA.

Payment can be made via credit card or invoice request. To make payment by credit card please contact the St Luke’s education administration team on 01752 964250, for invoicing, please submit details with your application form at least four weeks prior to the start date. Please note that payment is required prior to the course start.

This module can also be completed as a non-accredited module. Cost to attend study sessions only is £500. Click here to book a space.

Facilitating patient centred care and choice through advanced communication skills

Module code: HEAD354
Credits: 20
FHEQ level: Level 6 – bachelors degree
Duration: Three months
Course type: Part time
Course dates: 23 April 2024, 30 April 2024, 7 May 2024, 14 May 2024, 21 May 2024, 4 June 2024. Tutorials held on 11 June 2024. Closing date for applications is 1 April 2024. 

Cost: £1100
Venue: St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA

This module will focus on the communication and advance care planning competencies required to support those who need end of life care or have a life limiting illness, and help them to express choice and engage in complex decision-making. Communication strategies for advance care planning and directives, the patient choice agenda and the legal, ethical and professional issues will also be explored.

Students will have the opportunity to engage in a number of different learning perspectives. By participating in challenging case study discussions, interactive and scenario small group roles, lead lectures and e-learning they will be able to analyse and synthesise communication, patient choice and complex decision making concepts and ideas.

For more information click here.

Funded places

Please speak to your Practice Educator regarding any HEE CPD funding available within your organisation.

Self funded places

To apply for a self funded place please click to complete the application form and send to education@stlukes-hospice.org.uk or via post to St Luke’s Education Team, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, Stamford Lane, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9XA.

This module can also be completed as a non-accredited module. Cost to attend study sessions only is £500. Click here to book your space.

Payment can be made via credit card or invoice request. To make payment by credit card please contact the St Luke’s education administration team on 01752 964250, for invoicing, please submit details with your application form at least four weeks prior to the start date. Please note that payment is required prior to the course start.

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