Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Health & Human Services : Nursing : Certificate Programs : Post-Baccalaureate Palliative Care
Post-Baccalaureate Palliative Care
The post-baccalaureate certificate program is designed for those nurses who wish to attain expertise in palliative care.
Criteria for admission to the certificate program are as follows:
- Possession of a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited (NLNAC and/or CCNE) program.
- License to practice as a registered professional nurse.
- One year medical surgical clinical experience (or equivalent).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Interview with the nursing faculty.
- Submission of a resume summarizing professional activities and completed nursing education.
The post-baccalaureate certificate program is not a degree-granting program, and is designed as a part-time program. Students who pursue the post-baccalaureate certificate have the option of continuing in the program to complete the requirements for the Master of Science in Palliative Care.
The following courses are required for the post-baccalaureate certificate in palliative care nursing:
| |
Credit hours |
| Foundations of Palliative Care |
1 |
| Ethical Dilemmas in Palliative Care |
2 |
| Care for the Caregiver |
1 |
| Palliative Care Management I |
6 |
| Palliative Care Management II |
6 |
| TOTAL |
16 |