Certificate in Palliative Care

Develop the skillset, knowledge, and experience necessary to deliver effective palliative care in a primary care setting

Run jointly by the ICGP, the Irish Hospice Foundation and the HSE, the course supports and encourages GPs to take a holistic and structured approach to caring for patients with life-limiting conditions. This is currently the only such course available in Ireland supporting and enabling GPs to develop their palliative care skills and competencies at Level 2 of the Palliative Care Model of Care.

Upon completion, GP participants will have improved knowledge and competences, along with confidence in responding to patients with palliative care needs.

Who is this course suitable for?

All registered GPs and GP Trainees who wish to increase their learning in Palliative Care.

How do I apply?

Registration has now closed for this course.

Please note, places are limited and available on a first come first served basis.

Course Duration

The course will commence on Friday, 24 February 2023 with a provisional end date in June 2023

Course Director: Dr Aine Hale
Course Co-ordinator: Education Department, ICGP
Further information: education@icgp.ie
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