Palliative Care-Working with the Terminally Ill

Program Information

This certificate program has been designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of people involved in a helping capacity with the terminally ill and their families. It enables students to develop the provision of compassionate care where the quality of remaining life is the primary objective and symptom control is the basis for care. Participants will also be able to participate in a multidisciplinary approach that involves both client and family. Admission Requirements: Proof of successful completion of an approved certificate program in health or social services or equivalent.

Credentials Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Residency To be awarded a Canadore College credential, a student must have completed at least 25% of the program credits through Canadore College.

Completion Time Limits For Completing Credential 3.8.1 The standard time limit for completion of a credential is twice the normal length of the program in which the student is enrolled. The College cannot guarantee that courses or programs will be available for a student to complete graduation requirements after this time. A student who completes beyond the specified time limit will be required to meet the program requirements at the time of credentialing. This may require that the student repeat certain courses, complete additional courses, or follow a new or revised program of study.

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