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.
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.
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Cancellations may be made in writing 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.
Palliative care is specialized care, an extra level of support for people with serious or chronic illnesses. According to the National Association of Social Workers, most social workers, regardless of practice setting, will at some point work with clients facing a life-limiting illness, death, grief, and bereavement. This self-paced course delivers an introduction to the principles of palliative care, with additional guidance and tools relevant to social workers working with seriously ill individuals.
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