- Postgraduate certificate
- 12 months
Post-Diploma Certificate - Hospice Palliative Care
MacEwan University School of Continuing Education · Edmonton, Canada
Tuition
CA$23,968
Application fee: CA$110
Submit by May 1, 2027 · 191 days left · starts June 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- June 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$110
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
The Post-Diploma Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care is a specialized program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing compassionate, end-of-life care. The course focuses on supporting individuals with life-limiting illnesses and improving their quality of life through holistic care approaches.
Students explore key areas such as pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, communication with patients and families, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary care. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, dignity, and respect in hospice and palliative settings.
Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, students develop the skills needed to assess patient needs, provide comfort-focused care, and support families during challenging times. The course also highlights cultural sensitivity and the emotional aspects of caregiving.
Graduates are well-prepared to work in healthcare settings such as hospices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community care environments, supporting patients and families with specialized palliative care services.
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 59 overall or above
- IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
- TOEFL: 86 overall or above
- Duolingo: 115 overall or above
- Prior study
- Bachelor
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$23,968
- Application fee
- CA$110
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as MacEwan University School of Continuing Education publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
June 1, 2027
Starts June 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027
Applications opened June 11, 2026
October 1, 2027
Starts October 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
November 1, 2027
Starts November 1, 2027 · apply by October 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
February 1, 2028
Starts February 1, 2028 · apply by October 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
June 1, 2028
Starts June 1, 2028 · apply by May 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
October 1, 2028
Starts October 1, 2028 · apply by May 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
November 1, 2028
Starts November 1, 2028 · apply by October 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
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