Specialist Education Curriculum

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, staying at the forefront of palliative care knowledge is imperative. Our cutting-edge Specialist Palliative Care Education Curriculum has been meticulously crafted by our experienced group of Palliative Medicine Consultants and is delivered remotely, ensuring that you can elevate your expertise from the comfort of your place of work.

Target Audience Doctors and senior nursing (Band 7 and above) who are in regular contact with specialist palliative care (SPC) patients. For those not involved with SPC patients directly, a separate generalist end of life care curriculum is available. Please email education@supportive.care

Key Features:

Expert-Led Learning

Delve into the realm of palliative care guided by expert Palliative
Medicine Consultants. Benefit from their wealth of knowledge, insights,
and practical wisdom in every session.

Comprehensive Coverage


Our curriculum spans 24 specialist topics, meticulously curated to address the dynamic challenges faced by clinicians in palliative care settings. From symptom management to ethical considerations, we’ve got you covered.

Flexibility Redefined

Life in a clinical setting can be demanding. Our remote delivery model allows you to access the curriculum at your convenience, ensuring that your professional development seamlessly integrates with your schedule.

Interactive Learning

Engage in meaningful discussions, case studies, and collaborative exercises with peers from diverse palliative care backgrounds. Foster a community of shared knowledge and best practices.

Continuing professional development

Enrol in our course today and earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, enabling you to stay at the forefront of your field while advancing your skills and knowledge in specialised palliative care.

This year’s curriculum

Our programme kickstarts in May and the first twelve month’s topics are laid out on the calendar below.
We’re already planning the remaining 12 topics for next year.

Thursday
May 2, 2024
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm

Difficult Conversations Part 1 (basics)

Communications
Thursday
May 9, 2024
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm

Opioid prescribing

Symptom control
Thursday
May 16, 2024
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm

Difficult Conversations Part 1 (basics)

Communications
Thursday
Jun 13, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Nausea and Vomiting

Symptom control
Thursday
Jun 13, 2024
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm

Difficult Conversations Part 2 (scenarios)

Communications
Thursday
Jun 20, 2024
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm

Difficult Conversations Part 2 (scenarios)

Communications
Monday
Jul 1, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Advance Care Planning

Communications
Monday
Jul 8, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Constipation

Symptom control
Monday
Jul 15, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Advance Care Planning

Communications
Wednesday
Aug 7, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Mental Capacity Assessment/DOLS

Communications
Thursday
Aug 8, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Management of Breathlessness

Symptom control
Wednesday
Aug 21, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Mental Capacity Assessment/DOLS

Communications
Thursday
Sep 5, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Medical Documentation

Communications
Wednesday
Sep 11, 2024
1:30 pm
-
3:00 pm

Seizures at the end of life

Symptom control
Thursday
Sep 19, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Medical Documentation

Communications
Thursday
Oct 3, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Opioid prescribing

Symptom control
Monday
Oct 14, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Adjuvant analgesia in palliative care

Symptom control
Thursday
Oct 17, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Opioid prescribing

Symptom control
Thursday
Nov 7, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Nausea and Vomiting

Symptom control
Thursday
Nov 21, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Nausea and Vomiting

Symptom control
Wednesday
Nov 27, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Delirium in SPC settings

Specialist
Monday
Dec 2, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Constipation

Symptom control
Thursday
Dec 12, 2024
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm

Difficult Conversations Part 1 (basics)

Communications
Monday
Dec 16, 2024
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Constipation

Symptom control
Thursday
Jan 2, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Management of Breathlessness

Symptom control
Thursday
Jan 9, 2025
1:30 pm
-
3:30 pm

Difficult Conversations Part 2 (scenarios)

Communications
Thursday
Jan 16, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Management of Breathlessness

Symptom control
Wednesday
Feb 5, 2025
1:30 pm
-
3:00 pm

Seizures at the end of life

Symptom control
Monday
Feb 10, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Advance Care Planning

Communications
Wednesday
Feb 12, 2025
1:30 pm
-
3:00 pm

Seizures at the end of life

Symptom control
Monday
Mar 3, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Adjuvant analgesia in palliative care

Symptom control
Wednesday
Mar 12, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Mental Capacity Assessment/DOLS

Communications
Monday
Mar 17, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Adjuvant analgesia in palliative care

Symptom control
Wednesday
Apr 2, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Delirium in SPC settings

Specialist
Monday
Apr 14, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Medical Documentation

Communications
Wednesday
Apr 23, 2025
1:30 pm
-
2:30 pm

Delirium in SPC settings

Specialist

How do I sign up?

We're proud to present two flexible participation models tailored to meet your needs.

Register for our Subscription Model

Opt for our subscription model to enjoy a significantly reduced package price, ensuring a full year of continuous professional development for you and your team. This model is structured into three cohorts, each exploring the 12 topics, allowing you to choose the schedule that best fits the requirements of your unit.

Subscription model

Register for Pay per module

Alternatively, our pay-per-module option provides the freedom to select only the topics that are most relevant and timely for you, offering flexibility to fit your busy schedule.

Pay per module