You care about and aspire to enhance quality of life for people living with acute or chronic life-threatening illnesses.
Nurses specializing in palliative care address the physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns of these individuals and those close to them, focusing on life, end-of-life and bereavement processes.
Note: All students enrolled in this program are required to attend courses on campus.
International students pursuing the Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care certificates are required to take both programs and complete them within one academic year (Fall term, Winter term and Spring/Summer term).
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MacEwan University is a proud educational partner of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). This partnership gives you a direct pathway to CNA certification—a nationally recognized credential that validates your expertise and prepares you for a successful, specialized career.
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Dignity matters.
Ensuring quality of life right up until the end of life.