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

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).

Caring for older adults or people with life-limiting illnesses takes special skills. We train students to provide care with compassion, confidence and competence, focusing on teaching greatness in every care setting.
Beth Wilkey, Instructor

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