Venue:

The courses (Certificate Course in Pain and Palliative Medicine – CCPPM & Certificate Course in Palliative Nursing – CCPN) will be held in the institutions and palliative care services attached to Trivandrum Institute of Palliative Sciences (TIPS), Pallium India, including outpatient clinic, at the home care services and inpatient unit.

Working hours:

All six weeks will be 6-day weeks. Work starts at 9 AM and finishes at 5 PM.

If for some reason leave of absence is needed for unforeseeable reasons, the duration of the course will be extended by the number of days missed.

Course calendar:

Please visit our training calendar for the dates of all upcoming trainings and the last date to apply.

Six weeks’ “Hands-on” Certificate Course in Pain & Palliative Medicine (CCPPM)

Objective:

To enable participants to gain practical “hands-on” training in pain and palliative medicine supplemented by theoretical background.

Eligibility:

M.B.B.S or BDS with permanent registration with medical / dental council.

(In accordance with the rules of the Dental Council of India (DCI), the holder of a BDS degree should be eligible to practise palliative care in conditions associated with the oral and maxillofacial area. Under the NDPS rules of 2015, BDS with training in pain management is adequate qualification to be in-charge of a Recognised Medical Institution (RMI) to stock and dispense Essential Narcotic Drugs (END) including morphine, methadone and fentanyl).

Course Fees:

The course fee will be US $1500. For candidates from within India, the course fee is ₹10,000. (Candidates deputed by Government of Kerala are eligible for subsidized fee of ₹7500.) The fee is to be paid in cash or by demand draft payable to “Pallium India” at Trivandrum on acceptance to the course. Admission to the course can be guaranteed only on payment of the fee.

The course coordinator can assist in finding accommodation in Trivandrum. Low cost accommodation can be arranged for those who need it. Please communicate with the course coordinator regarding your requirements.

How to apply:

Please note: The number of seats is limited to five and will be allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Six weeks’ “Hands-on” Certificate Course in Palliative Nursing (CCPN)

Objective:

To enable participants to gain practical “hands-on” training in palliative care nursing supplemented by theoretical background.

Eligibility:

Any nurse holding a recognised degree or certificate in nursing and interested in palliative care is eligible to do the course.

Course Fees:

The course fee will be US $1500. For candidates from within India, the course fee is ₹7,500. (Candidates deputed by Government of Kerala are eligible for subsidized fee of ₹5000.)

This is to be paid in full on intimation of acceptance. Admission to the course can be guaranteed only on payment of the fee.

The course coordinator can assist in finding accommodation in Trivandrum. Low cost accommodation can be arranged for those who need it. Please communicate with the course coordinator regarding your requirements.

How to apply:

Please note: The number of seats is limited to five and will be allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

For any assistance, please contact:

Course Co-ordinator,
Trivandrum Institute of Palliative Sciences (TIPS),
Pallium India, Aisha Memorial Hospital,
Manacaud P.O., Paruthikkuzhy,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695009
Kerala, India
Email: education@palliumindia.org
Phone: +91 8589998760