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, though not a "prep" course, is a foundational step for Board Certified Chaplains planning to take the Palliative Care & Hospice Advanced Certification exam.
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
What You'll Earn
64 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 Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
Who Should Enroll
Students enrolling in this course should be chaplains or spiritual care providers working in any clinical setting. Community clergy may also enroll if they have clinical experience/training (e.g., CPE, volunteer as hospice or hospital chaplain).
Completion and Refunds
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.
