| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | University of Maryland, Baltimore |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland |
| City | Baltimore |
| Address | 20 N. Pine Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| The program leads an official or formal degree? | Yes |
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| Frequency | More than once per year |
| Length | 2 years |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Same rate/cost for all |
| Director | Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson |
| Website | https://graduate.umaryland.edu/palliative/ |
| Contact name | Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson |
| Phone | 410-706-7255 |
| Learning objectives 1 | 1. Apply the knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the healthcare needs of patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses and their families. 2. Assess and develop practices that reflect patient or surrogate’s goals, preferences and choices for care within currently accepted standards of medical care, professional standards of practice and applicable state and federal law. 3. Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan and deliver patient/population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. 4. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in a climate of mutual respect and shared values to identify and manage the symptoms of patients at the end of life, and the needs of patients and families. 5. Contribute as part of the interdisciplinary team in the assessment and management of pain and/or other physical symptoms that demonstrate evidence-based best practices. 6. Contribute as part of the interdisciplinary team in the assessment and management of psychological and psychiatric aspects of care that demonstrates evidence-based best practices. |
| Learning objectives 2 | 7. Complete a comprehensive, person-centered interdisciplinary assessment that identifies the social strengths, needs and goals of each patient and family, and develop a care plan designed to meet these needs, promote achievement of goals, and maximize strengths and well-being. 8. Conduct an interdisciplinary assessment of spiritual, religious and existential aspects of care, and facilitate a plan that reflects rituals or practices as desired by patient and family, including at and after the time of death. 9. Develop practices that reflect consideration of patient, family and community cultural beliefs and linguistic needs. 10. Identify, acknowledge and resolve ethical issues that arise in the care of patients with advanced illnesses. 11. Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports the interdisciplinary team approach to the management of patients with advanced illnesses and their families. 12. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence through continuing professional development and lifelong learning, and the education and training of patients, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, other healthcare professionals, and other relevant stakeholders. |
| Learning objectives 3 | 13. Describe strategic planning process of HPC program development and management, and data-driven processes that drive programmatic continuing quality improvement. 14. Implement self-care strategies to support coping with suffering, loss, moral distress and compassion fatigue. |
| Description | The University of Maryland is proud to offer an interprofessional Master of Science in Palliative Care degree and five specialized Graduate Certificates in Palliative Care. The program is completely online and can be completed in five semesters or at your own pace. This is an international program (taught in English) that requires NO travel at any time. The program provides a wide range of elective opportunities and areas of specialization to help learners achieve their personal educational goals. These include clinical, administrative/leadership, psychosocial/spiritual, and thanatology. All health care providers invited to apply including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, therapists, psychologists, administrators, social workers, chaplains, counselors, bereavement specialists, volunteer coordinators, thanatologists. Curricular mapping assures achievement of published competencies for all disciplines. Students may start in the Fall (apply by June 30th) or Spring semester (apply by December 15th). Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson, Program Director, Eric Lee, Senior Academic Program Specialist. |
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