The Palliative Care Specialist Program from AIHCP opens the door for healthcare providers to expand their skills and knowledge in care of the sick and dying in nursing home, as well as, at home settings. It address the skills necessary to not only care for the emotional needs of the elderly or dying patient but also their physical needs.
Palliative Care Certification Course Requirements & Prices
Before joining our Palliative Care Specialist Certification program, interested professionals need to have at least one of the following prerequisites for enrollment:
- A registered nurse currently licensed to practice nursing
- A licensed practical nurse
- A licensed vocational nurse
- A licensed social worker
- A Licensed Occupational Therapist
- A Licensed Speech Therapist
- A professional counselor
- A health care licensed professional
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in health care, human services, or psychology with career experience in these areas.
- Is in current practice as a licensed minister or any legal clerical representative of a religion.
- Other college degrees and licensure may be applicable if they are in a related area. Such cases are evaluated on an individual basis.
A Palliative Care Specialist Certification from AIHCP remains active for four years, with an option to renew and meet the CE requirements through our health care recertification courses. Initial certification involve completion of AIHCP’s courses below. Once completed, the candidate can add the “PC-CSp.” credentials to their name which stands for “Certified Palliative Care Specialist” .
The program itself consists of four required CE courses, which will cost a total of $650 and include the courses below. After completing the courses there is a certification fee of $220, plus shipping and handling, which includes the official certificate, ID card, and other related documents.
- PC 500 – Foundations of Palliative Care
- PT 450 – Needs Of The Dying
- PC 510 – Palliative Care: Quality Care at End of Life I
- PC 520 – Palliative Care: Quality Care at End of Life II
Please note that the costs listed above do not include the pricing of additional textbooks and learning materials required for the course. To see if you qualify for our Palliative Care Specialist Certification courses, please fill out our qualification review form. If accepted, we will provide you with details for the next steps.
How to Renew Your Palliative Care Certification
Palliative Care Certification status from AIHCP expires after four years and requires become recertification to maintain your credential through AIHCP. You will need to obtain 50 or more continuing education hours and submit a minimum of 500 hours of practice with your current Palliative Care Certification. The cost for recertification is $220, plus shipping and handling, which should be including with the submission of your application for recertification.
You can learn more about the full requirements for renewal on our Palliative Care Recertification page.
You can read more about the experiences of other healthcare professionals with AIHCP on our Testimonials page.
Palliative Care Certification Testimonials
Many professionals who take AIHCP’s certifications flourish in their fields with the new skills, techniques, and knowledge gained from their courses. Check our testimonials page and read from many healthcare professionals who grew their practice or advanced in their fields, such as case management, grief counseling, and crisis intervention.
The Importance of Palliative Care Certification
A Palliative Care Certification ensures that care givers have the underlying knowledge and skills pertaining to the emotional as well as physical care of the dying patient. It ensures that the caregiver understands the importance of pain management and meeting the needs of the patient as well as family. The role of a Palliative Care Specialist encompasses multiple components of emotional and physical care.
By earning a Palliative Care Certification from AIHCP, you can learn to implement the skills necessary to meet the physical, emotional and pain management needs of a patient. See what you can accomplish today with the courses available from AIHCP.
FAQs on Palliative Care Certification
What are the key benefits of having a Palliative Care Certification?
Earning a Palliative Care Certification opens multiple opportunities for you and your career. The lessons learned during the course can be passed on to patients and colleagues alike, increasing awareness of new techniques and bolstering your knowledge within the field. The certification also allows for new opportunities in both networking and career advancement, giving you access to higher contacts and better pay.
Do I need to take the continuing education courses or program to achieve my certification?
Yes, our model for certification is designed so that certified members obtain the same educational achievements and have consistency in the knowledge and skills attained. This is because our model focuses on core, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality. There are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required, but this is evaluated on an individual basis.
Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses that meet the requirements for your certification standards?
Each of our certification programs includes continuing education curricula that are designed to meet the full requirements for certification.
Do your continuing education courses have any Board approvals?
Most of our continuing education courses include multiple board approvals. However, the type of approval depends on the professional boards associated with that specialty. You can see the full list on our healthcare CE approvals page.
Is a certification necessary for palliative care?
Patients and peers alike expect healthcare professionals to stay knowledgeable and proficient in the field. Attaining a palliative care specialist certification shows that you’ve taken considerable time and resources to stay current on new advancements in the industry and pass on that knowledge in your work. In other words, the certification is a sign of commitment to the profession, and it displays your confidence in achieving the best results for your patients. You can view more information on what is certification at this link.
Does attaining the Palliative Care Certification mean that I’m certified for life?
Initial certifications are for a four-year period, and you would need to be recertified every four years after that. We strongly believe that professional certification requires you to commit and maintain efforts for ongoing education, learning new skills attainment and constantly practicing in your specialty practice. With each recertification, the goal is for you to learn about new advancements in the field and gain new knowledge that translates to more efficient work that satisfies patients and puts them on a track for long-term well-being.
What is the process for your certification programs? How do I enter and complete a the Palliative Care Specialist Certification Program?
We have a dedicated page that provides a quick over-view of our certification process. It will provide you with good information about the process/phases of both the education courses and application for certification.