HLTH448-26X (D) General non-calendar-based 2026 (Distance)

The Foundation of Hospice Palliative Care

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
End Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 8 February 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 5 April 2026

Description

This course is designed around four themes: understanding and caring for self, understanding others; caring for the person, family and whanau living with a terminal illness; the practice of palliative care (therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities); creating and maintaining a centre of excellence and learning. It provides knowledge that is foundational to practice in the area, and introduces the participant to relevant theory, research and critical reflection that is deemed essential to palliative care practice.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Intensive Block Course A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Monday 09:00 - 16:00 Rehua 529
2 Feb - 8 Feb
01-P2 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Rehua 529
2 Feb - 8 Feb
01-P3 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Rehua 529
2 Feb - 8 Feb
Intensive Block Course B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Monday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 450
23 Mar - 29 Mar
01-P2 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 450
23 Mar - 29 Mar
01-P3 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 450
23 Mar - 29 Mar

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Annotated bibliography 03 Mar 2025 15% This assessment provides the student the opportunity to critically review at least six research articles on palliative care from reputable literature sources.
Evidence Based Practice - Case Study 26 Mar 2025 45% This assessment provides the student with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of a person receiving hospice/palliative care.
Reflective Practice 02 May 2025 40% This assessment consists of a critical reflection of a critical incident from hospice/palliative care practice.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,676.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 5 people apply to enrol.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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