Length of Study
Up to 2 years
Study Options
Part time: Distance
Credential Granted
Certificate
Intake(s)
Fall term (September)
Winter term (January)
As the population ages, the demand for qualified health care professionals who work with both the elderly and the terminally ill increases. MacEwan University's certificate program in Post-Basic Nursing Practice: Hospice Palliative Care and Gerontological Nursing combines the common skill sets necessary for practice in both of these areas while preparing you for a rewarding career in your specialty.
Gerontology
Older patients often require complex and specialized care to maintain physical and mental health. With new advances in all areas of health care, Registered Nurses (RNs) specializing in gerontology offer their patients increased mobility, improved resilience and greater peace of mind.
Palliative Care
Palliative care aspires to relieve suffering and enhance quality of life for people living with acute or chronic life-threatening illnesses. RNs 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.
Flexible Learning for Professionals
This 18-credit certificate is available through distance delivery, giving you the opportunity to further your education in the comfort of your own home while still fulfilling your professional commitments. The program offers flexible study options that include online and print-based courses.
