Summary
Programme Name: Certificate in Basics of Cancer and Non-Cancer Palliative Care
Eligibility: MBBS, MD, BAMS, BDS, MDS, BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, GNM Rehabilitation Therapists, Allied Health care Professionals and candidates pursuing undergraduate or post-graduation in the mentioned medical stream may apply
Programme Fees: 30,000/-
Healthcare
Introduction of the Sector
Healthcare sector comprising of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment has become one of India’s largest sectors – both in terms of revenue and employment. With increased awareness of health, domestic healthcare, medical tourism and health insurance markets are gaining momentum, offering opportunities for trained personnel.
Certificate in Basics of Cancer and Non-Cancer Palliative Care
Programme Introduction
Palliative care is recognised as a specialty aiming at relieving suffering, improving quality of life and comfort care. Knowledge in palliative care and end of life care are essential components. It enables to provide comprehensive support to patients with serious illnesses and their families, focusing on improving quality of life through symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and facilitating informed decision-making. Most of the patient's death in hospital setup occurs not because of an acute event but because of chronic illnesses. Palliative care is needed not only in cancer but also in chronic debilitating diseases. The major challenge in providing palliative care is lack of knowledge, attitudes, and skills among the health care providers. Pain during end of life is not adequately managed, and patients are not being prognosticated by the physicians. This is due to lack of skill training in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching curriculum, as well as insufficient sensitisation among policymakers. Therefore, health care professionals must have an adequate knowledge of palliative care concepts to effectively implement this knowledge in medical settings.
This short-term certificate programme in basics of cancer and non-cancer palliative care aims to provide healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge and skills in palliative care, focusing on symptom management of each system, communication, and ethical decision-making, with the goal of improving patient care and quality of life.
Eligibility for Admission
MBBS, MD, BAMS, BDS, MDS, BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, GNM Rehabilitation Therapists, Allied Health care Professionals and candidates pursuing undergraduate or post-graduation in the mentioned medical stream may apply.
Employability/Skill Enhancement
This Short-term Skill Enhancement Programmes (StSEPs) programme equips healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge and skills to improve patient care, particularly for those with serious illnesses. It also enhances employability by equipping medical healthcare professionals with specialised skills in symptom management, communication, and end-of-life care. This improves the quality of life of patients by effectively managing physical and psychological symptoms and helping them cope with functional decline. The programme fosters a compassionate approach to patient care, which is highly valued in palliative care settings.
Career Prospects/ Job Roles
This certificate programme opens doors for healthcare providers to work closely with patients and their families to ensure comfort, focusing on improving quality of life. This StSEP programme aims to upskill such healthcare workers in providing frontline care to chronically ill patients, assessing patient needs, planning, implementing individualised care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates may find employment in hospitals, hospice care, long-term care facilities, private practice, home health care services and nursing care services..
The Curriculum/Course Content
| Sr. No. | Course title |
Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Introduction to palliative care |
3 |
| 2 |
Symptom management |
7 |
| 3 |
Common symptoms and their management in palliative care |
7 |
| 4 |
Psycho-social issues in palliative care |
4 |
| 5 |
Chronic conditions requiring palliative care |
4 |
| 6 |
Emergencies in palliative care |
3 |
| 7 |
Ethics and legal issues in palliative care |
4 |
| 8 |
Palliative care in paediatrics and geriatrics |
3 |
| 9 |
Nursing issues |
6 |
| 10 |
Management of advanced cancers |
4 |
|
Total hours of taught sessions |
45* |
*Along with 45 hours of taught sessions students will undergo 150 hours of Skill Training.
Pedagogy
Classroom lectures, case discussions, case presentations, and role play.
Mode of Evaluation
Candidates will be assessed based on assignments, group discussions and case history presentations.
Additional Information
- Skill training is a compulsory component of the programme
- Mode of programme delivery: This is a part time offline/hybrid programme offered from TISS Mumbai campus. Classes will be conducted on weekends or weekdays as per the mutual convenience of faculties and candidates
- Last date of application: 5th March 2026
- Programme start date: 9th March 2026
- Duration of the programme: 3.5 months
- Selection process: Only fully completed applications will be considered for review. Applicants will be shortlisted based on their qualifications. The shortlisted candidates will be notified/called for an interview. The final selection of candidates will be determined by the School of Skill Education, TISS on the basis of their interview performance
- For more information contact- (022) 25525607 / 7710945578 or Email at aswathy.pillai@sve.tiss.edu / stp.admissions@sve.tiss.edu
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