Palliative Care Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lead with Compassion. Practice with Confidence.
The Palliative Care Certificate equips you with the knowledge and skills to care for patients facing serious or life-limiting illness. You’ll explore how to manage symptoms, support families and communicate with empathy in high-impact healthcare situations. This program focuses on holistic, patient-centered care across the lifespan. As a value-added credential, it enhances majors in nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory science, health studies, pre-health pathways, nutrition and dietetics, and human development and family science. Graduates are better prepared to enter clinical and allied health careers with confidence and compassion.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in caring for people's health.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Like to work with others and help people.
- Work well with individuals of all ages.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Registered nurse
- Health care coordinator
- Hospice care coordinator
- Bereavement support coordinator
- Family support specialist
