Practicum & Capstone Phase (6 Month Applied Phase) 

After completing Tier 2, you’ll begin a 6-month, mentor-supervised practicum where learning becomes embodied through real-world supportive-care experiences.

You’ll meet with your mentor online throughout the practicum to ensure steady guidance, integration, and ethical support.

Includes:
• Minimum 200 hours of applied supportive-care exposure
• Flexible placements in community programs, hospice, seniors’ settings, or approved environments
• Regular online mentor meetings (weekly or bi-weekly depending on your placement and learning needs)
• Reflective integration using the APFCCM model
• Documentation practice appropriate for non-medical supportive roles

Capstone Project:
You’ll demonstrate your integration through one of the following:
• A reflective portfolio
• A case-based analysis
• A presentation
• A creative or narrative project

Certificates Earned:
• Tier 1 Certificate – Palliative Care Foundations
• Tier 2 Certificate – Advanced Supportive Palliative Care
• Comprehensive Palliative Care Practitioner Certificate (after the 6-month practicum & capstone)

Practicum & Capstone (6-Month Applied Phase)
After completing Tier 2, you’ll begin a guided practicum where learning becomes embodied through real-world supportive-care experiences.

Includes:
• Minimum 200 hours of applied supportive-care exposure
• Flexible placements in community programs, hospice, seniors’ settings, or approved environments
• Weekly or bi-weekly mentor check-ins
• Reflective integration using the APFCCM model
• Documentation practice appropriate for non-medical roles

Capstone Project:
You’ll demonstrate your integration through one of the following:
• A reflective portfolio
• A case-based analysis
• A presentation
• A creative or narrative project

Certificates Earned:
• Tier 1 Certificate – Palliative Care Foundations
• Tier 2 Certificate – Advanced Supportive Palliative Care
• Comprehensive Palliative Care Practitioner Certificate (after practicum & capstone)