Global Directory of Educational Programs in Palliative Care

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Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care
Country United States of America
State California
City San Marcos
Address 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA, 92096
The program leads an official or formal degree? No
Degrees
  • Certificate
Target audiences
  • Other: Physician Assistants
Fields
  • Advocacy
  • Communication
  • Complementary Therapy
  • Geriatric Palliative Care
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Health Care Policy
  • Opioid Availability/Accessibility/Policy
  • Opioid Misuse/Diversion
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Spirituality
  • Symptom Management
  • Team Work
Languages
  • English
Frequency More than once per year
Length 12 weeks
Modalities
  • Long distance
Cost of full tuition and fees Same rate/cost for all
Director Sharon Hamill
Website https://csupalliativecare.org/courses/physicians-pas-nps/physician-assistant-certificate-in-palliative-care/?utm_source=IAHPC&utm_medium=directory-listing&utm_campaign=IAHPC-pc-ed-program-directory
Contact name Jonathan Chootipanya
Phone 760-750-4006
Learning objectives 1 Identify patients who need and could benefit from palliative care. Communicate with seriously ill patients about their disease trajectory, using prognostication tools and resources.
Learning objectives 2 Assess and treat the most common physical symptoms of serious disease, including pain and nausea. Identify spiritual and psychosocial distress and connect patients with community resources.
Learning objectives 3 Recognize cultural differences & practice radical respect when treating patients with serious illness. Integrate palliative care services into a primary care practice. Use self-care strategies to build resilience & avoid burnout.
Description Designed for physician assistants (PAs), this innovative online palliative care course delivers the latest, evidence-based content to enhance your practice and deliver the best care to individuals with serious illnesses. This 12-week course prepares PAs in any practice setting to deliver high-quality palliative care to individuals with chronic or advanced illnesses. An innovative format combines comprehensive self-paced didactic content with weekly live-online Grand Rounds sessions for case presentations and discussion.
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Last update: April 25, 2024


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