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 these individuals and those close to them with their physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns during their life as well as during end-of-life and in the bereavement processes.
Career Potential
Palliative care graduates work full or part-time in the specialty of palliative care or in areas that are inclusive of palliative care patients. Many seek independent practice or are employed in hospices, palliative units, acute care, home care settings, continuing care, or nurse consulting positions, both rural and urban.
Subsequent Credential
Students who complete the Hospice Palliative Care Post-Diploma Certificate at MacEwan University may pursue a Subsequent Credential to complete the Gerontology Post-Diploma Certificate program. Students must meet the requirements outlined in the Subsequent Credentials Procedure. Contact phe@macewan.ca for more information.
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.