Advanced Practice Palliative Care Certificate for Social Workers

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Palliative care social workers help ensure individuals with serious illnesses get compassionate, whole-person care that addresses their symptoms, reflects their care wishes, and supports their families and caregivers.

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Palliative Care Training for Post-Masters Social Workers

Explore the role of the social worker in palliative care in this instructor-led, newly revised course. Get personalized content and mentorship, a rigorous curriculum, and small group interaction. The depth of learning rivals in-person clinical programs, with the added accessibility and convenience of online learning.

• Explore foundational aspects of palliative care social work, including advanced communication strategies, interdisciplinary team roles, and the role of the palliative care social worker as a team leader
• Understand how values, ethics, and critical thinking apply to social work best practices
• Examine serious illness care from a patient-centered perspective
• Master evidence-based strategies to address psychosocial and spiritual suffering
• Develop leadership skills tailored for social workers, including relationship and team building

144 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE-3405

6 continuing education (CE) credits on Ethics, included in the 144-CE total

Students enrolling in this course should have a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling/therapy, or closely related field, preferably with clinical application/experience.

Cancellations may be made up to the day before the first day of the course; a refund will be issued minus an administrative fee of $35. No refunds are possible for withdrawals once the course starts.