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In-person classes will take place in the Education &amp; Research Centre at Our Lady&#8217;s Hospice &amp; Care Services in Harold&#8217;s Cross, Dublin 6W.<\/p>\n<h2>How you will learn<\/h2>\n<p>A 12-week blending learning programme, covering the major topics of palliative care, delivered both in the classroom and online.<br \/>\nThis course is led by:<\/p>\n<p>Dr Michael Connolly, Joint Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing,<br \/>\nUCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems and<br \/>\nOur Lady&#8217;s Hospice &amp; Care Services<\/p>\n<p>Professor Andrew Davies, Professor of Palliative Medicine<br \/>\nat Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and<br \/>\nOur Lady&#8217;s Hospice &amp; Care Services<\/p>\n<h2>Topics will include<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain management<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Non-malignant conditions<\/li>\n<li>Palliative care emergencies<\/li>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Ethical issues<\/li>\n<li>Palliative care at end of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dates<\/h2>\n<p>Autumn 2026 course dates: 15 September &#8211; 1 December 2026, with in-person dates on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday 15 September 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a09.30 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday 13 October 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9.30 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday 1 December 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9.30 a.m. &#8211; 1.30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/olh.ie\/education-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/07.05.26-Course-Flyer-Palliative-Care.pdf\">View Course Flyer Here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Dublin Certificate in Evidence Based Palliative Care<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The aim of the Dublin Certificate in Evidence Based Palliative Care is to provide doctors (particularly general practitioners), nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, social workers and occupational therapists with an opportunity to develop their theoretical knowledge in palliative care symptom management. It is an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals, whether new to specialist palliative care or those working in non-specialist care areas, to enhance their confidence and skills. The programme also aims to optimise the quality of life of patients with life-limiting conditions, regardless of healthcare setting, by improving the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals in providing a holistic palliative approach to care. 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