A number of Australian universities and organisations offer degree and postgraduate programs in palliative care in aged care.
When choosing a formal qualification, consider whether the learning outcomes for the course build or extend your specialist capabilities in palliative care. Depending on your discipline, there may be specific specialist palliative care competencies which should underpin practice, education and training.
Australian College of Nursing:
Charles Sturt University:
Flinders University:
Morling College:
University of South Australia
University of Tasmania:
If you know of any other program that could be added to this list, please contact the palliAGED team. If you are looking for more general palliative care courses please visit the CareSearch Education Section.
Page updated 29 November 2022