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Graduate Certificate in Primary Palliative Care at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The Penn State College of Nursing offers a Graduate Certificate in Primary Palliative Care program. The primary goal of the program is to prepare individuals with a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Nursing or a related health discipline in the principles and practice of primary palliative care.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 6 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 6 credits. Courses include Primary Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Interdisciplinary Practicum of the Primary Palliative Care Role.

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Entry requirements

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or higher degree in nursing or a related health discipline from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or from an officially recognized degree-granting international institution. Prior to an applicant's admission, transcripts are evaluated by the program coordinator to ascertain the applicant's potential for successful completion of the core courses. A recommendation regarding admission is discussed with the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research prior to making an offer of admission to this certificate program.

Duration: 6 credits

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