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Palliative Care Courses & Education

CSUSM Extended Learning offers high-quality, online palliative care education for healthcare professionals through our partnership with the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care.
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All courses are delivered online, providing flexible learning options for busy professionals. We offer both instructor-led cohorts and self-paced courses, with continuing education hours awarded upon completion.

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Course NameCourse LengthCE/CME HoursFormatDiscipline(s)Register
Essentials of Palliative Care Chaplaincy [details]8 Weeks64Instructor-led, OnlineSpiritual CareRegister
RN Certificate in Palliative Care [details]8 Weeks64Instructor-led, OnlineNursing ProfessionalsRegister
Healing Through Art [details]6 Weeks24Instructor-led, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
PA Certificate in Palliative and Serious Illness Care [details]12 Weeks72.5Instructor-led, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Advanced Practice RN Certificate in Palliative Care [details]9 Months175Instructor-led, OnlineNursing Professionals | Physicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Advanced Practice Palliative Care Certificate for Social Workers [details]8 Months144Instructor-led, OnlineSocial WorkersRegister
Billing for Advance Care Planning Conversations [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Facilitating an Advance Care Planning Conversation [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Working with POLST for Professionals [details]2 Hours2Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Effective Advance Care Planning Fundamentals [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Integrating Advance Care Planning Into Your Medical Practice [details]2 Hours2Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Sharing Serious News [details]2 Hours2Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Communication Strategies for Shared and Informed Decision Making [details]2 Hours2Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Core Concepts in Palliative Care - All Health Professionals [details]5 Hours5Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Core Concepts in Palliative Care - Chaplains [details]10 Hours10Self-paced, OnlineInterdisciplinary Teams | Spiritual CareRegister
Core Concepts in Palliative Care - Nurses [details]17 Hours17Self-paced, OnlineInterdisciplinary Teams | Nursing ProfessionalsRegister
Core Concepts in Palliative Care - Social Workers [details]10 Hours10Self-paced, OnlineInterdisciplinary Teams | Social WorkersRegister
The Evidence for Nutrition in Palliative Care [details]3 Hours3Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Food is Medicine Series - Nutrition in Palliative Care [details]5 Hours5Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Palliative Care for Care Managers [details]20 Hours20Self-paced, OnlineAll Professionals | Care ManagementRegister
Certificate in Clinical Pediatric Palliative Care Series [details]66 Hours66Self-paced, OnlineNursing ProfessionalsRegister
Basic Pediatric Pain and Symptom Assessment and Management [details]4 Hours4Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
The Business Case for Palliative Care [details]4 Hours4Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Aromatherapy in Palliative Care [details]4 Hours4Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Applying Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Interventions in Palliative Care [details]6 Hours6Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
What Every Social Worker Needs to Know About Palliative Care [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineSocial WorkersRegister
What Every PA Needs to Know About Palliative Care [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
What Every Physician Needs to Know About Palliative Care [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
What Every Nurse Needs to Know About Palliative Care [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineNursing ProfessionalsRegister
What Every Health Professional Needs to Know About Palliative Care [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
What Every Chaplain Needs to Know About Palliative Care [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineSpiritual CareRegister
What Every APRN Needs to Know About Palliative Care [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineNursing ProfessionalsRegister
Understanding Food Choices and Chronic or Complex Illness [details]2 Hours2Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Pediatric Ethical Principles and Challenges [details]6.5 Hours6.5Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Foundational Pediatric Care Delivery [details]5.5 Hours5.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Aspects of Care [details]1 Hour1.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Foundational Communication Skills for Pediatric Patient and Family Support [details]4 Hours4Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Foundational Concepts of Easing Suffering and Promoting Healing for Pediatric Patients [details]8 Hours8Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Foundational Pediatric Pain and Symptom Assessment and Management [details]7 Hours7Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Introduction to Pediatric Palliative Care [details]5 Hours0.5Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Multidisciplinary Certificate in Pediatric Palliative Care Series [details]37.5 Hours37.5Self-paced, OnlineAll Professionals | Social WorkersRegister
Primary Palliative Care Skills Every Provider Series [details]24.5 Hours24.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Pediatric Team Support [details]6 Hours6Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Advanced Pediatric Care Delivery [details]2 Hours2Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Advanced Communication Skills for Pediatric Patient and Family Support [details]5.5 Hours5.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Advanced Concepts in Easing Suffering and Promoting Healing for Pediatric Patients [details]4.5 Hours4.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Advanced Pediatric Pain and Symptom Assessment and Management [details]8.5 Hours8.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Basic Pediatric Care Delivery [details]1.5 Hours1.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Integrating Pallative Care Into Practice [details]2 Hours2Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Basic Communication Skills for Pediatric Patient and Family Support [details]1.5 Hours1.5Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Self-Care and Resilience [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Basic Concepts of Easing Suffering and Promoting Healing for Pediatric Patients [details]1 Hour1Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Cultural Aspects of Care [details]1.5 Hours2.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Social Aspects of Care [details]3 Hours3.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Physical Aspects of Care [details]6 Hours6Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Introduction to Primary Palliative Care [details]3 Hours4.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Care of the Patient at the End of Life [details]4 Hours4.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Communication and Advance Care Planning [details]3 Hours5.75Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Self-Care Resilience for Palliative Care Clinicians [details]1 Hour1.5Self-paced, OnlinePhysicians/PAs/NPsRegister
Telemedicine Skills for Clinicians [details]4 Hours4Self-paced, OnlineAll Professionals | Groups and Teams | Interdisciplinary TeamsRegister
Excellence in Interprofessional Palliative Care Documentation [details]3 Hours3Self-paced, OnlineAll ProfessionalsRegister
Beyond Cultural Humility: Diversity, Inclusivity, and Navigating Bias in Care [details]3 Hours3Self-paced, OnlineAll Professionals | Groups and Teams | Interdisciplinary TeamsRegister

Evidence-Based Palliative Care Training

Our palliative care programs are designed to equip healthcare workers—whether nurses, social workers, chaplains, physician assistants, physicians, or other healthcare professionals—with the skills and evidence-based knowledge necessary to deliver exceptional care to individuals with chronic or serious illness.

The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of those working in various healthcare settings, helping you improve your practice in hospice and palliative care. Students gain practical insights and training directly from subject matter experts, clinical leaders, and university faculty.

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In Partnership with CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care

In collaboration with the CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care, an institute of the California State University, we offer cutting-edge palliative care education. For over a decade, the Institute has empowered healthcare professionals across diverse healthcare settings with high-quality palliative care programs. Through an advanced online platform, these programs cater to the unique needs of organizations, ensuring top-tier instruction and support for current and future healthcare professionals as well as the community.

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