University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Palliative Care Certificate

Beyond Hospice: An Advanced Education Model

The University of Colorado College of Nursing Palliative Care Certificate program has been educating end-of-life care providers as advanced generalists and specialists since 2005. It is recognized as a Palliative Care Certificate for graduate credit by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association and as theory preparation for the advanced certified hospice and palliative care nurse (ACHPN) certification examinations.

The Palliative Care Certificate program will provide the learner new knowledge to enhance their skill set in administrating complex palliative care with a Caring Science foundation. Participants in this online intensive program will learn about advanced palliative care concepts, complex symptom management, and practical applications of palliative care programming in the acute, post-acute, and ambulatory settings.

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An advanced course focusing on theory and practice in palliative care nursing including: use of an evidence-based approach; current palliative care models and practice; multidimensional assessment and care plan development; advanced communication skills; responses to loss and grief; ethical decision-making; and palliative care in diverse settings and populations.

An advanced course focusing on complex symptom management in palliative nursing including: use of advanced practice assessment and intervention skills; advanced symptom management (pain, dyspnea, fatigue, acute confusional states, anxiety, depression, complex GI symptoms, sleep issues, issues in hydration and nutrition, nausea, vomiting, palliative sedation) and corresponding ethical issues; pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions; and case study resolution focusing on the integration of course content.

An advanced course focusing on sustainable palliative care program development in the acute, post-acute, and ambulatory settings including: leadership effectiveness, financial and reimbursement principles, quality monitoring and improvement, public policy, access for palliative care services, and organizational integrity and compliance.

Program Objectives

To provide advanced education for palliative care
To advance knowledge, practice, and research in palliative care
To promote change in the clinical climate towards palliative care
To introduce a caring science framework into the practice of palliative care
To reach nurses and other health care professionals in both urban and rural settings in Colorado and beyond
To provide theory review for the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) certification exam (for advanced practice nurses)

College of Nursing

CU Anschutz

Education II North

13120 East 19th Avenue

3rd Floor - Room 3255

Aurora, CO 80045

303-724-1812

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Palliative Care Certificate

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College of Nursing

CU Anschutz

Education II North

Palliative Care Certificate

Courses

NURS 6744 - Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care (3 Credits - Summer)

NURS 6785 - Complex Symptom Management (3 Credits - Fall)

NURS 6747 - Practical Applications for Palliative Care Programming (3 Credits - Spring)

Program Objectives

College of Nursing

CU Anschutz

Education II North

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