PALLIATIVE CARE CERTIFICATE

“The educational experience was far beyond anything I expected. The knowledge gained is very practical, as I was able to apply new knowledge in my daily work throughout the course. I would encourage any physician or midlevel provider who is transitioning into palliative care to take this curriculum.”

- Tim Holder, MD, Medical Director, Supportive Care and Survivorship, Cancer Treatment Centers of America - Tulsa

The Interprofessional Palliative Care Graduate Certificate (IPCC) can supplement your training or provide a stepping stone into the master's program.

Length of Program

The IPCC is a 12-credit hour course load for students seeking additional palliative care education, but not ready to commit to completing the Masters degree. Students complete the first 12 credit hours of the MS program over two semesters of study.

Coursework

IPCC courses are predominately online and include:

Core Concepts, Principles, & Communication Skills
Basic Pain Assessment & Management: IDT Care
IDT Care for Non-pain Symptoms: Part A and Part B

Hands-on Intensive | The program includes one three-day weekend intensive completed virtually and in real time (usually in September). The intensive experience incorporates communications training, participation in group work that complements online content and networking opportunities.

Learn more about the IPCC coursework.

IPCC Typical Course Progression

Fall Semester
8 week courses, 3 credits each

Course Number	Course Name	Months
PALC 6510	Core Concepts, Principles, & Communication Skills	August - October
PALC 6110	Basic Pain Assessment & Management (IDT Care)	October - December

Spring Semester
8 week courses, 3 credits each

Course Number	Course Name	Months
PALC 6210	IDT Care for Symptoms: Part A	January - March
PALC 6220	IDT Care for Symptoms: Part B	March - May

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PALLIATIVE CARE CERTIFICATE