Overview
Post Basic Diploma in Palliative Care Specialty Nursing is a 1-year post basic diploma for registered nurses. It builds advanced skills in holistic care for patients with life-limiting illness, pain and symptom control, communication, family support and end-of-life care.
Course Details
- Level: Post basic diploma
- Duration: 1-year, full time
- Regulator: Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the State Nursing Council or university that awards the qualification
Eligibility
Applicants generally need a GNM, B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing qualification and valid registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council. Minimum marks and any work-experience requirement are set by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the admitting institution, so check each college's admission notice.
What You Will Learn
The programme combines theory with supervised clinical practice. Training covers holistic care for patients with life-limiting illness, pain and symptom control, communication, family support and end-of-life care, along with patient safety, infection control, communication and evidence-based practice.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include palliative care units, hospices, cancer hospitals, home-care programmes and community palliative care services.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Palliative Care Nurse, Hospice Nurse and Home-based Palliative Care Nurse. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.