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Certificate in Palliative Care at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

The Palliative Care certificate covers care across the continuum of illness, addressing physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs while supporting patient autonomy and access to information. It is relevant to gerontology, oncology, pediatrics, home care and mental health nursing.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 3 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Three course units: NURS 5570 Principles of Palliative Care, NURS 5670 Evidence-based Approach to Managing Symptoms in Advanced Illness, and one elective (Loss, Grief and Bereavement; Ethical Aspects of Health and Technology; Current Issues in Health and Social Policy; or Pain Science and Practice).

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Application information

Duration: 3 course units

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