This post-baccalaureate interprofessional certificate is designed to prepare individuals interested in palliative and hospice care with a deep understanding of the personal, professional, economic, and legal perspectives of delivering care to patients facing life-limiting disease, terminal illness, and death. Person-centered, family-oriented care should be a priority, according to the 2014 Institute of Medicine report, Dying in America. The report acknowledges the need for better palliative care education in order to meet the goal of high-quality, affordable care for persons with life-limiting illness.
Why is this an extraordinary opportunity for learners?
Through this certificate program, individuals interested in palliative and hospice care will gain a deep understanding of the personal, professional, and societal perspectives of delivering care to patients facing life-limiting disease, terminal illness, and death and become champions for the delivery of exceptional interprofessional care.
Why is this a critical opportunity for care organizations?
Quality palliative and hospice care must be consistent with a person’s values, beliefs, goals, and preferences. Individuals skilled in palliative and hospice care will better assess treatment preferences, positioning organizations to better manage patient symptoms, increase patient satisfaction and ensure efficient use of organizational resources.
Contact Mike Stoll at 616-331-6742 or at [email protected]
