ECEPC Course – Terms and Conditions

European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care (ECEPC)

Important course information – please read the following Terms and Conditions before applying to take the ECEPC course.

Application eligibility criteria & study requirements

• • Possession of a relevant professional healthcare qualification including registration with a recognised professional body
  • Working in a suitable practice setting and direct contact with patients requiring palliative or end of life care.
  • Access to email, internet and Zoom/Teams
  • Able to commit an appropriate amount of time to study during the 9 week duration of the course and available for the mandatory remote assessment day at the end of the course
  • Payment
    – Applications cannot be accepted without full payment details.
    – Course fees can be paid by card at the time of application or via    employer invoice.
    – Bank transfer and cheques are not accepted.
    – We require a Purchase Order or letter of commitment to pay for all invoice requests.
    – All invoices must adhere to our strict 30 day policy – failure to do so may jeopardise your place on the course.
    – Certificates will not be issued until payment is cleared.
  • Please ensure that you are aware of the withdrawal and deferral guidelines
  •  If, due to unforeseen/emergency circumstances only you need to defer, you will need to complete a Deferral Request Form (available from your local site) and ensure it is submitted at least 10 working days before the start of the course, or 5 working days before portfolio submission/assessment day. Deferrals after this time will not be considered.
  • If you are unable to complete the course and wish to withdraw, then you must contact your local site coordinator as soon as possible. You will need to complete a Withdrawal Request Form (available from your local site).  Please note that if you with up to 10 working days before the start of the course, the course fees will be refunded less an administration charge of  €50.
  • If you withdraw from the course after commencement of the course or with less than 10 days before the course starts, there is no refund of the course fees. Regardless of timing, a candidate must return all course materials that have been issued.

• • Cancellation by us
    Occasionally, situations beyond our control may mean we have to cancel a course. In the unlikely event that a course is cancelled, delegates will be informed as soon as possible and offered a priority place for the next available course or a full refund of fees paid if they prefer.
  • Learning resources and Assessment
    Candidates will be offered a choice of either paper copy or electronic version of the course learning handbook. Paper copies will be postage paid within ROI (Republic of Ireland) but international candidates will be required to pay relevant postage rates.
    All candidates will be offered two attempts at each element of course assessment. Second attempts are taken with the next cohort. Candidates that fail to pass the assessment after two attempts may re-purchase the course.
    Due to the nature of the course content, it is not advisable to undertake this course if you have had a recent bereavement yourself.