The ECEPC is an accredited course for medical and nursing staff, paramedics and allied health professionals who would like a qualification in palliative care. Course delegates need to be qualified in their fields and have direct contact with patients receiving end-of-life care. We had 100% pass rate for the Autumn 2020 cohort which was delivered remotely to candidates throughout Kent, Essex and N. Ireland. This is an accreditation course (15 credits at level 6 study).

The course is run entirely as a distance learning course and the assessment has been adapted to be undertaken remotely. It is co-ordinated by Princess Alice Hospice and run by various hospices around the country, including Heart of Kent Hospice.

The course costs £500 takes place twice a year in the spring and autumn over 8 – 12 weeks. 

For more information please download the attached files. Please be aware, the course information was written and published before the coronavirus pandemic so a few adjustments have been made to how the course and the assessment day are run.

To discuss these changes or for more information about the programme, dates and how to book, please contact Louisa Terry, Head of Education and Training on 01622 792200 ext 214 or email louisa.terry@hokh.co.uk or Geraldine Guiver, Clinical Educator on 01622 792200 ext 216 geraldine.guiver@hokh.co.uk

Below you will find useful European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care (ECEPC) documentation. Please be aware that this documentation was published before the coronavirus pandemic.