Global Directory of Educational Programs in Palliative Care

Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University)	University of Maryland, Baltimore
Country	United States of America
City	Baltimore
Address	20 N. Pine Street, S405, Baltimore, MD 21201
The program leads an official or formal degree?	Yes
Degrees	Post Graduate Certificate
Target audiences	Physicians Nurses Pharmacists Psychologists Social workers Chaplains/spiritual counselors Therapists Volunteers Administrators
Fields	Advocacy Communication Geriatric Palliative Care Grief and Bereavement Nursing Oncology Pain Management Social Work Spirituality Symptom Management
Languages	English
Frequency	More than once per year
Length	6 months
Modalities	Long distance
Cost of full tuition and fees	Same rate/cost for all
Director	Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson
Website	graduate.umaryland.edu/palliative
Contact name	Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson or Eric Lee
Email	[email protected]
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. 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.
Learning objectives 2	4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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.
Learning objectives 3	7. Develop practices that reflect consideration of patient, family and community cultural beliefs and linguistic needs. 8. Identify, acknowledge and resolve ethical issues that arise in the care of patients with advanced illnesses. 9. 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. 10. 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.
Description	The University of Maryland, Baltimore is proud to offer an interprofessional graduate certificate titled “Psychosocial/Spiritual Aspects of Hospice and Palliative Care.” There are four courses in this graduate certificate: Advanced Decision-Making and Communication Skills, Advanced Spirituality and Psychosocial Skills, Self-Care, Principles and Practice of Palliative Care Education. Courses are team taught by two or more faculty of different disciplines. Secondary psychosocial/spiritual skills are stressed in this 4 course graduate certificate, which is completed in two semesters. Each course is 8 weeks long, and only one course is taken at a time. This international program (taught in English) is 100% online and there is no need to travel at any time. All disciplines are invited to apply including administrators, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, social workers, chaplains, and others. Curricular mapping assures achievement of published competencies for all disciplines. Students may start in the Fall (apply by July 15th), or Spring (apply by December 15th). For more information, please contact Dr. Lynn McPherson at [email protected].

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