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Interprofessional Aging and Palliative Care Advanced Certificate

Overview

The Interprofessional Aging and Palliative Care Advanced Certificate is open to clergy, chaplains, social workers and other mental health professionals, nurses, and clergy students. Courses may be taken in any order, as there are no prerequisites.

Students will develop skills and knowledge that will enable them to address the complex needs of their congregants, clients, and communities.  They will be better prepared for positions working with older adults in diverse long-term, community, hospice, and palliative care settings.

Please note: MSW students should enroll in the Gerontology and Palliative Care Advanced Certificate. 

Requirements (18 credits)

SWK 5005Counseling Individuals and Families Facing Aging and Serious Illness

3
SWK 5132Psychosocial/Spiritual Approaches to Aging and Serious Illness

3
SWK 5645Interfaith Perspectives on Aging

3
SWK 5686Gerontology for Interprofessional Certificate

3
SWK 5702Coping with Loss for Interprofessional Certificate

3
SWK 5825Palliative Care: Social Work Practice with Serious Illness for Interprofessional Certificate

3