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Hospice and Palliative Care ,Certificate

Hospice and Palliative Care, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Hospice and Palliative Care

Aging advocacy, BEREAVEMENT, Care Coordinator, Chronic Diseases, Doctor, Health, Healthcare, Social Work, nursing, premed

Improve the lives of our aging population and others. Develop skills and competencies in providing necessary care, and expand your opportunities for employment upon graduation.
Description ▲

The certificate program in hospice and palliative care provides future health and health care workers with the skills they need to lead and manage chronic and end-of-life care in a variety of settings, including home health care.

Students learn from interprofessional instructors who are involved in hospice and palliative care as physicians, social workers, nurses and bereavement counselors --- professionals who work with children and adults, as well as palliative care and hospice patients.

Through this program, students:

  • complete an internship at Hospice of the Valley, where they can help address the nonclinical care needs of patients and their families
  • have the opportunity to shadow health professionals and learn about their roles through field experience
  • learn through evidence-based research and the most advanced technology in hospice and palliative care
  • explore how contemporary issues are burdening the health care system under its current structure
  • receive specialized instruction on dementia and Alzheimer's disease

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate in hospice and palliative care consists of 18 credit hours, of which 12 must be upper division. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course, with the exception of MED 484, which is graded on a satisfactory basis.
MED 325 Elements of Hospice and Palliative Care
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MED 375 Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MED 475 Palliative Care: Managing Complex Serious Illness
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MED 484 Internship
This course is directed by Dr. Gillian Hamilton at Hospice of the Valley. A cumulative ASU GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to enroll.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:Y
 Y 3
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 3.00

Incompatible Majors: None

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Analyze the health consequences of chronic disease and impact on patients during end of life care.
  • Formulate decisions in accordance with ethical and legal principles of the hospice and palliative care field in assigned projects.
Career opportunities▲

Graduates with this certificate have gained in-depth experience in health care settings and specialized training in hospice and palliative care.

Those who wish to continue on to medical school or professional school, such as dental, pharmacy or optometry school, may leverage this certificate as an additional credential to support their application process.
Contact information▲

College of Health Solutions | HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300

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