Psychological and Social Implications (10 weeks)
Course Information
This course is designed to enable students to develop a basic understanding of psychological and social implications in oncology and palliative care patients and their families throughout the trajectory of the illness experience. Topics to be explored include psychological distress, suffering, factors affecting coping and helping relationships, the grief journey, the role of culture, social changes during illness, end-of-life tasks, planning for death, burnout, and caring for caregivers.
Intake F25 SEM
Start Date Sep 09 / 2025
End Date Nov 18 / 2025
Prerequisite(s):
n/a
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
NC-PALL1015
Host college code:
DU-CARE1585
How to register
You can register in-person, on-line, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NC-ENL001). For details visit https://www.niagaracollege.ca/parttimestudies/registration/ .
Contact
Bill Groves
Phone : (905) 735-2211 ext. 7606
Email : distance@niagaracollege.ca
100 Niagara College BoulevardWelland, ON
L3C 7L3
Phone : (905) 735-2211
Fax : (905) 736-6010