GradCert Gerontology and Palliative Care - Interprofessional Practice
Course Overview
This specialized program prepares Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) for rewarding careers in geriatric and palliative care, equipping them to provide compassionate, culturally responsive support as part of an inter-professional healthcare team. Students will master essential skills in patient assessment, care planning, and intervention to enhance the quality of living and dying for an aging population. The curriculum combines rigorous theoretical study with hands-on lab experience and a practicum placement to consolidate learning in real-world settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Focused preparation for high-demand careers in geriatric and palliative care nursing
- Development of advanced skills in patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Exploration of critical topics including communication, spirituality, ethics, and culturally responsive care
- Hands-on learning through a combination of simulated lab experiences and classroom instruction
- Consolidation of skills with a practicum placement in hospital, community, home, or long-term care settings
Course Overview
This specialized program prepares Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) for rewarding careers in geriatric and palliative care, equipping them to provide compassionate, culturally responsive support as part of an inter-professional healthcare team. Students will master essential skills in patient assessment, care planning, and intervention to enhance the quality of living and dying for an aging population. The curriculum combines rigorous theoretical study with hands-on lab experience and a practicum placement to consolidate learning in real-world settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Focused preparation for high-demand careers in geriatric and palliative care nursing
- Development of advanced skills in patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Exploration of critical topics including communication, spirituality, ethics, and culturally responsive care
- Hands-on learning through a combination of simulated lab experiences and classroom instruction
- Consolidation of skills with a practicum placement in hospital, community, home, or long-term care settings
