Palliative Care, Certificate

You can improve quality of life for those impacted by serious illness

Palliative care works to improve the quality of life of patients who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness and their families through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual (World Health Organization). The online Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who are currently working or who wish to work in hospice and palliative care and want to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients and families affected by serious illness.

Details, Dates & Deadlines

Program Details

Class Format

Online,

Program Length

9-36 months

Credits to Complete

Cost/Credit Hour

In State: $679
Out of State: $837

Baccalaureate degree

Dates & Deadlines

Spring Deadline: December 15
Fall Deadline: July 1

About Our Programs

We offer several graduate certificate programs, which also serve as concentrations within our M.S. program, including the following:

Introductory Principles and Practice of Hospice and Palliative Care
Clinical Aspects of Hospice and Palliative Care
Leadership and Administration in Hospice and Palliative Care
Psychosocial/Spiritual Aspects of Hospice and Palliative Care

Graduate certificates are an excellent opportunity for all interprofessional providers to add an extra layer of expertise to their current skillset.

From Our Peers

"Best practice in caring for individuals with a serious illness is provided by an interdisciplinary team of skilled professionals. Effective teams not only practice together, but also train together. The University of Maryland Master of Science in Palliative Care is an excellent opportunity for all hospice and palliative care practitioners to learn together, honing their skills to care for this vulnerable patient population."

"With the unprecedented growth of hospice and palliative care, it is critically important that practitioners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to embrace these roles. Formal, as well as informal training opportunities are necessary to meet the growing complex needs of patients living with serious illness."

"There is a large demand for palliative care clinicians, but an insufficient number of individuals with the training to meet this need. The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Master of Science program has been developed by a world class leader in the field and comes at the right time to fill this gap in patient care in the U.S."

Eduardo Bruera, MD, FAAHPM,
Chair of the Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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