Therapeutic Interventions in Palliative Care - Module NS6072

Course Details

Course Code(s):

NS6072

Available:

Part-Time

Intake:

Spring

Course Start Date:

Spring 2026

Duration:

One Semester (12 Weeks)

Award:

University Certificate of Study

Qualification:

NFQ Level 9 Minor Award

Faculty: Education and Health Sciences

Course Type: Professional/Flexible

Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nm@ul.ie

Read instructions on how to apply

for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

Caring for people with life-limiting illness involves more than managing pain, it’s about supporting the whole person and those close to them.

This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential is for registered nurses and healthcare professionals who want to build their skills in providing effective, person-centred palliative care.

You will learn how to assess and manage common symptoms such as pain, fatigue and altered mobility using both medication and non-drug approaches.

You will explore how to respond to emergencies in palliative care and how to support people through physical, emotional and spiritual changes.

You’ll also reflect on the unique needs of people and families at the end of life, and how working as part of a team helps improve care across different settings.

This module is associated with Nursing (Palliative Care) – MSc. This module can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

During this module, you will:

Apply the principles of palliative care to guide therapeutic interventions across the care journey
Assess and manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue and altered mobility using a range of approaches
Respond effectively to palliative care emergencies in different care settings
Reflect on how to provide holistic support in partnership with families, carers and the wider healthcare team

Key Information:

This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format over 12 weeks.

You will be assessed using continuous online assessment with no final exam.

Part-time considerations:  

Designed for working professionals  
Evening or recorded lectures  
Additional prep and group work time  
Timetable provided after registration

To help you to be successful on this course:

You should be a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

Guidelines for your applications:

When applying, be sure to include the Module Code NS6072. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.

EU - €800

Non EU - €1,500

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).

Other funding

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:

Nursing roles in specialist palliative and end-of-life care services
Multidisciplinary teams supporting people with life-limiting illness
Community, hospice or hospital-based care coordination roles
Progression to further study in palliative care, nursing or advanced clinical practice

��ɫ��Ƶ