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The Palliative Care Centre for Excellence
in Research and Education (PalC)

The Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education (PalC) was set up as a tripartite collaboration by Dover Park Hospice, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and National Healthcare Group (NHG), in October 2017.

As the population ages, there is increased interest in the application of palliative care to non-cancer illnesses such as end-stage organ failure and dementia.

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Welcome and thank you for visiting the website for The Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education (PalC).

PalC was established in October 2017 with a dual aim to promote palliative care research and education, both being integral aspects in raising palliative care awareness, knowledge and skill.

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Upcoming Courses

Talk on Pain Management

Tentatively late Sep 2021

Please come back for updates on registration opening.
Talk on Pain Management

Tentatively late Sep 2021

Please come back for updates on registration opening.

This 4-hour introductory talk aims to help participants to:

  • Understand the principles of pain assessment and management in palliative care
  • Be aware of commonly used opioids and its side effects in cancer pain management
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Certificate in Basic Palliative Care for Registered Nurses
15 Oct 2021 - 26 Nov 2021

Registration open. Please register by 30 Sep 2021.
Certificate in Basic Palliative Care for Registered Nurses
15 Oct 2021 - 26 Nov 2021

Registration open. Please register by 30 Sep 2021.

This seven-day course aims  to  develop participants’  theoretical  and practical knowledge in   delivering competent, evidence-informed holistic palliative care in any healthcare setting.

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Certificate in General Basic Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals
15 Oct 2021 - 05 Nov 2021

Registration open. Please register by 30 Sep 2021
Certificate in General Basic Palliative Care for Allied Health Professionals
15 Oct 2021 - 05 Nov 2021

Registration open. Please register by 30 Sep 2021

The four-day course aims to develop participants’ theoretical and practical knowledge in delivering competent, evidence-informed holistic palliative care in any healthcare setting by enhancing their role as part of a multidisciplinary team.

 

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Workshop on Burnout and Self-care: Mindful-Compassion Art Therapy for Building Sustained Resilience

Tentatively 8 and 9 Nov 2021.

Please come back for updates on registration opening.
Workshop on Burnout and Self-care: Mindful-Compassion Art Therapy for Building Sustained Resilience

Tentatively 8 and 9 Nov 2021.

Please come back for updates on registration opening.

The two-day workshop provides participants with a unique opportunity to obtain a holistic understanding of burnout as well as a true appreciation of self-care via an immersive experience with Mindful-Compassion Art Therapy (MCAT).

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PalC Research Grant
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