| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Graduate School |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado |
| City | Aurora |
| Address | 12631 E. 17th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 |
| The program leads an official or formal degree? | Yes |
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| Frequency | Once per year |
| Length | 24 months |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Same rate/cost for all |
| Director | Melissa Palmer, LCSW |
| Website | https://www.cuanschutz.edu/graduate-programs/palliative-care/about-us/degree |
| Contact name | Melissa Palmer, LCSW |
| Phone | 303-724-9192 |
| Learning objectives 1 | To demonstrate expertise in relationship centered communication theory and skills to gather and share information, negotiate shared decision making and plans of care, and sustain relationships with palliative care patients/families and healthcare providers. |
| Learning objectives 2 | To demonstrate expert clinical judgment in performing a comprehensive patient assessment, leading to diagnosis development, implementation, and ongoing reassessment with modification of effective, evidence-based care plans utilizing the skills and expertise of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), for all distressing pain and non-pain symptoms experienced by patients with any serious illness. |
| Learning objectives 3 | To advocate to provide evidence-based palliative care for patients/families and supports and develops expanded resources for all patients/families living with any serious illness. To demonstrate understanding of the healthcare system to effectively manage and utilize resources to support patients/families living with any serious illness and advocates for the reform of healthcare systems to provide optimal palliative care. |
| Description | The Master of Science in Palliative Care is a 33-credit hour program designed to be completed in 24 months of continuous study. Students may choose flexible completion options, but note that courses are currently offered once per academic year. All students complete interdisciplinary coursework in palliative care core concepts, communications, teamwork and leadership, community integration, assessment of pain and non-pain symptoms, and diverse topics related to the psycho-social-spiritual-ethical dimensions of patient and family care. Core and track curricula focus on evidence-based practices in diverse palliative care settings. The MS degree is open to students in the following two tracks: MSPC Biomedical Track and MSPC Allied Health Professional Track. |
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