Hospice Palliative Care
Overview
School of Continuing Education
MacEwan.ca/Hospice
Palliative care aspires to relieve suffering and enhance quality of life for people living with acute or chronic life-threatening illnesses. Nurses specializing in palliative care assist individuals and those close to them with physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns and provide support through the bereavement processes.
Career Potential
Graduates specializing in palliative care nursing work in hospices, palliative units, acute care, home care settings, continuing care or nurse consulting positions. There are many opportunities to apply this specialized knowledge in both urban and rural settings.
Contact Information
T: 780-497-4730
phe@macewan.ca
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 475 | Ethics in Gerontology and Palliative Care 1 | 2 |
| NURS 476 | Leadership in Care Management 1 | 2 |
| NURS 477 | Therapeutic Relations in Specialty Practice 1 | 3 |
| NURS 478 | Field Project 1 | 1 |
| NURS 483 | Conceptualizing Hospice Palliative Care 1 | 2 |
| NURS 484 | Pain Assessment and Management 1 | 4 |
| NURS 485 | Palliative Symptoms 1 | 4 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
The minimum passing grade for this course is a C-.
The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:
Regular Admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicants must be actively registered in Canada as one of the following:
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Graduate Nurse with a temporary permit
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Practical Nurse
Additional Admission Criteria
All applicants must meet the following:
1. English Language Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicable to all admission categories
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.