Introduction
Palliative care provides those with a serious or chronic illness – from the time of diagnosis throughout the course of treatment – care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing, and managing suffering. It is delivered by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other practitioners (artists, musicians, complementary care providers, therapists) to address the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Palliative Care can be provided from the time of diagnosis along with curative treatments.
Why Consider a Palliative Care Minor?
This minor will provide students in a wide variety of disciplines with the knowledge to provide and support compassionate care to patients and families living with chronic and life threatening illnesses.
Student Resources
Department website: Health and Community Studies
Contact information: Program Advisor, Devyani Chandran, Miller Hall 316B, 360-650-2579, chandrd@wwu.edu
Department Advising: GO to the RN-to-BSN webpage for more information.
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Palliative care nurses, social workers, human services
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Students will meet with the minor advisor Dr. Devyani Chandran, fill out a minor declaration card and submit it to the Registrar’s Office.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors. Students must complete the minor with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in minor course work.
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