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COURSE DETAILS

Overview

This self-paced course takes a deep dive into the differences between palliative care and hospice, and how they differ for adults and children. It reviews concurrent care for children, including how to identify patients who are eligible, exploring a wide range of pediatric diagnoses, common medical devices used in children with serious illness, and important elements of care coordination.

What You'll Learn

• Gain in-depth understanding of the differences between pediatric palliative versus hospice care
• Learn the most common categories of pediatric diagnoses seen in pediatric hospice and palliative care patients
• Compare and contrast differences in how medical devices are used in children versus adults
• Understand the sources of care and support that families with seriously ill children might receive for care coordination.

What You'll Earn

5.5 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (大发) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Who Should Enroll

Physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians working with pediatric patients in any care setting

Completion and Refunds

To complete this course and obtain a certificate, you must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. No refunds are given for self-paced courses. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.