This certificate program provides an integrated sequence of courses to promote the interaction of theory and practice. The program will also enhance clinical practice knowledge; expand assessment and clinical intervention skills; examine assessment and treatment needs of patients and their families; use a biopsychosocial-spiritual framework; and provide opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Program overview
From the Director
"The Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Palliative and End-of-Life Care is based on the belief that the people with whom we are privileged to work are the experts. Our approach to teaching echoes that collaborative belief, with faculty moving fluidly between the positions of ‘expert’ and ‘co-learner.’ We are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment that acknowledges the role of practice wisdom and validates emotion and spirituality in the learning process."
-Susan Gerbino, PhD, LCSW
Program Requirements
This certificate is comprised of four individual modules. All four modules are required to complete the certificate. Each module meets for between 15 and 20 total hours. The Program Calendar below describes the timetable for each module in detail. Note that the Leadership module is divided between two semesters.
Assignments include weekly readings and small assignments.
Notes to Applicants:
- An MSW and at least 2 years of post-Master's experience in or related to Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PELC) is required to apply to this program. We hope that students will draw from that experience while in the classroom setting.
- *** To enroll in the Practice Seminar and the Leadership modules, the student must be currently working in a position that is in or related to the PELC field. If you are unsure about your current position qualifying, please contact Dr. Susan Gerbino at susan.gerbino@nyu.edu.
Program Highlights
- Interaction of theory and practice; clinical practice knowledge
- Assessment and clinical intervention skills
- Biopsychosocial-spiritual framework
Modules
- Module 1: Ethical Issues in Palliative Care/Pain and Symptom Management: Multidimensional Perspectives (20 CEs)
- Module 2: Theories of Attachment, Loss, and Bereavement (15 CEs)
- Module 3: Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Leadership Development (15 CEs)
- Module 4: Practice Seminar (20 CEs)
Continuing Education Contact Hours
- 70 NYSED-approved contact hours will be awarded for completion of the full program.
SOCIAL WORK
New York University Silver School of Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers {#SW-0012}.
NYU Silver School of Social Work, 1415 is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. NYU Silver School of Social Work maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 11/11/16 - 11/11/19. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.
NYU Silver School of Social Work, 1415 is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. NYU Silver School of Social Work maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 11/11/16 - 11/11/19. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.
MENTAL HEALTH
New York University Silver School of Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors {#MHC-0083}.
For Mental Health Practitioners: Please check with your state, if you are not licensed in New York, to determine if these credits will be accepted for licensing renewal.
2019-20 Program Calendar
TOPIC: Theories
| Fall Semester Dates (Meeting time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm) -- Dates are preliminary and subject to some change |
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TOPIC: Pain and Symptom Management; Ethics
| Fall Semester Dates (Meeting time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm) -- Dates are preliminary and subject to some change |
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TOPIC: Leadership
| Fall Semester Dates (Meeting time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) -- Dates are preliminary and subject to some change |
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| Spring Semester (Meeting time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) -- Dates are preliminary and subject to some change |
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TOPIC: Practice Seminar
| Spring Semester Dates (Meeting time 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) -- Dates are preliminary and subject to some change |
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This certificate program is part of NYU Silver's Zelda Foster Studies Program in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PELC), which encompasses a range of initiatives designed to develop and mentor PELC social work leaders at all stages of their careers.
Application
Applications are closed for the 2019-2020 program. Please check back in early 2020 for next year's application.
Special Accommodations & Grievance Guidelines
Special Accommodations:
Students requiring accommodations have the opportunity to make these known upon registering or by writing to silver.continuingeducation@nyu.edu.
Addressing Grievances:
Please see our Grievance Policy for information on our grievance and complaint procedures. If you have questions or concerns contact (212) 998-9099.
2019-20 Certificate Programs
- Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Child and Family Therapy
- Clinical Approaches to the Addictions
- Clinical Practice with Adolescents
- Clinical Supervision
- Executive Leadership in the Not-for-Profit Sector
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Spirituality and Social Work
In this program, the faculty treated students as peers, and the collegial atmosphere allowed students—at all levels of experience—to feel comfortable participating in our own learning. The faculty’s enthusiasm and commitment to teaching, as well as their own work in this field, was a highlight of the program.
- Nicki Weiss, MSW Pathways to Care program at Westchester Jewish Community Services, Hartsdale, NY
- Nicki Weiss, MSW Pathways to Care program at Westchester Jewish Community Services, Hartsdale, NY