Palliative Care Pharmacy Micro-certificate

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Program type
Micro-credential
Credential
Micro-credential
Length
1 course
Start date
Varies
Tuition*
$525 total

Overview

The Palliative Care Pharmacy Micro-certificate explores the principles of palliative care and equips pharmacists to contribute unique expertise to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. You will acquire the specialized knowledge to support palliative care patients, family, health and community care nurses, and general practitioners. Topics covered include: the pharmacist’s role in a palliative care team; principles of pain management; use of opioids in palliative care; symptom management; deprescribing; drug-related adverse effects; and cancer-associated thrombosis.

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