Essentials of Palliative Care Chaplaincy
Overview
Highly skilled spiritual care providers are experts in addressing grief, emotional distress, and spiritual/existential pain in the journey through advanced illness. In palliative care, spiritual care providers can be an invaluable support to patients, families, and members of the clinical team.
Master the full circle model of spiritual care in this 8-week, instructor-led online palliative care chaplaincy course. Learn how to support patient goals, help them cope with physical and spiritual pain, practice cultural humility, and understand religious differences.
The Essentials of Palliative Care Chaplaincy course is a foundational step for Board Certified Chaplains planning to take the Palliative Care & Hospice Advanced Certification exam.
Questions? Contact us at (760) 750-4006
What You'll Learn
- Communicate palliative and end-of-life care options to help individuals make informed decisions for themselves and loved ones
- Articulate the basic principles of palliative care and the role of the chaplain as a leader on the interdisciplinary team
- Learn the full circle model of spiritual care including relationship building, assessment, interventions, care planning, and spiritual care outcomes
- Understand the importance of palliative care chaplaincy research, ethics, and institutional leadership