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With an aging population and rising rates of chronic illnesses, there's a growing demand for professionals who can support individuals and families dealing with serious health conditions and terminal diagnoses. Wilmington University's Holistic Palliative and End-of-Life Care certificate equips healthcare and social service professionals with specialized skills for this delicate life phase. This undergraduate program, consistent with the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium's curriculum, provides comprehensive exploration of death and dying from both caregiver and patient perspectives. Students examine topics including the dying process, family crisis responses, healthcare psychology and policies, and societal aspects of mortality. This certificate program serves nurses, healthcare leaders, social workers, therapists, spiritual advisors, and community volunteers committed to palliative and end-of-life care who seek to deepen their expertise. All courses are offered fully online, enabling participants to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments while working toward certification.
Official high school transcript or its equivalent.