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About the course
This Graduate Diploma in Palliative and End-of-Life Care develops advanced knowledge for healthcare professionals supporting people with life-limiting illness. You’ll build capability in pain and symptom management, communication in complex situations, ethical decision-making, and holistic care. The course emphasises evidence-based practice and prepares you to work across hospitals, hospices, aged care and community services, delivered flexibly online as a graduate diploma in health sciences.
Career outcome
Graduates strengthen specialist practice in palliative and end-of-life care and can progress to Flinders’ Master of Palliative and End-of-Life Care for deeper expertise and leadership development. The qualification supports roles across hospitals, hospices, aged care and community health services, contributing to high-quality, compassionate care, service improvement and education in palliative settings. This graduate diploma in health sciences supports career advancement in palliative care services.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus a minimum 2 years' full-time experience.
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