This QQI Level 5 Palliative Care Support course (5N3769) gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals and their families through the journey of a life-limiting illness. Delivered in a blended format over 8 weeks, combining online study with classroom days at our Blanchardstown training centre, the course covers the philosophy and principles of palliative care, the role of the multidisciplinary team, communication strategies for end-of-life support, and person-centred approaches to dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Ideal for those working or hoping to work in healthcare, home care, nursing homes, or hospice settings, this course will help you develop the compassion, sensitivity, and practical skills needed to provide holistic care to people at the end of life and support to their loved ones during bereavement.
| College | Chevron College |
| Course ID | 203294 |
| Course Location | Blanchardstown, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 15 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Minor Award |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Palliative Care Support (5N3769) |
| Course Start Date | 12th October 2026 |
| Course End Date | 4th December 2026 |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Time | This QQI Level 5 Palliative Care Support (5N3769) course is delivered over 8 weeks. This in-person/blended course is made up of independent study online webinars on Chevron Colleges online learning platform Moodle and attending 2 classroom days in our Blanchardstown training centre in Dublin, (Eircode, D15 FP90) Duration: 8 weeks Start Date: 12th October 2026 Completion Date: 4th December 2026 Classroom Dates: 1 day face to to face session to take place in week 4 & week 6 Online/Independent learning: Completed over 8 weeks in between classes, allow to 4-7 hours of study each week in your own time and pace Work Placement: 10 hours of work experience is required for this module Live webinars: 2 live webinars will be scheduled during the course (2 hours each) |
| Course Fee | 350 |
| Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course, however you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. If English is not your 1st language, then any of the below English proficiency exams will suffice: IELTS score 6.0 or above Duolingo score of 105 or higher Cambridge score of FCE or higher Any assessment CEFR B2+ or higher |
| Career Path | Graduates are prepared for support roles in hospices, nursing homes, and home care settings, working within the multidisciplinary care team to provide personal care, comfort, and companionship to people with life-limiting illness. Typical employers include hospices and specialist palliative care units, the HSE, private nursing homes, homecare companies, and private clients (live-in or live-out care). Entry-level Healthcare/Support Assistant salaries typically range from €27k–€34k, rising to €30k–€38k with experience in palliative or specialist care settings, though HSE and hospice roles follow their own pay scales. |
| Course Code | 5N3769 |
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