End of Life Care (Certificate)

Carroll Community College
Westminster, Maryland, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The Certificate in End-of-Life Care represents a specialization in the field of caring for those who are experiencing a terminal illness. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with dying patients by providing a multidisciplinary educational experience.

The U.S. population is aging at a rapid rate, and the number of individuals, young and old, who are living with debilitating, chronic, or terminal illnesses is also increasing. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created. Health professionals who work with this population will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of this special area of care and to stay current with emerging trends.

Program Benefits:

The Certificate in End of Life Care distinguishes you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed professional in this special field of health care. The program

enhances professional marketability,

builds skills and competencies,

fulfills continuing education requirements for many professionals, and

develops an interdisciplinary perspective on end-of-life care.

Career Opportunities:

This certification program provides you with the knowledge and skills to effectively meet the needs of individuals who are experiencing chronic, terminal illnesses through a wide range of professional career paths. There are opportunities in nursing, teaching, administration, and research that focus on the needs and interests of these patients. These opportunities also exist within government programs and agencies; public and private institutions that provide health, education, and social services; research centers; special interest groups; colleges and universities; and corporate human resources divisions.

Participants:

This certificate is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed vocational or practical nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists, personal care assistants, volunteers, physicians, chiropractors, clergy, physical fitness professionals, adult children of aging parents, and individuals currently working with or planning to work with the terminally ill.

Curriculum:

The Certificate in End of Life Care consists of the following six courses.

End-of-Life Issues: An Introduction (5 contact hours)

End-of-Life Issues: Death, Dying, and Grief (3 contact hours)

End-of-Life Issues: Ethical Issues (5 contact hours)

End-of-Life Issues: Hospice and Palliative Care (3 contact hours)

End-of-Life Issues: Pain Assessment and Management (5 contact hours)

End-of-Life Issues: Physiologic Changes at the End-of-Life (5 contact hours)
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:410-386-8100

School Address:

Continuing Education & Training
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
USA


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