Continuing Certificate in Palliative Care and Psychosocial Grief Counseling

Eight-month interdisciplinary continuing education certificate for healthcare practitioners and social workers in hospice care ethics and bereavement support.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Completed vocational or academic degree in nursing, medicine, social work, or psychology
English language proficiency: German language proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Proof of professional role in palliative, oncology, or hospice setting
Recommendation letters: Employer confirmation letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Eligible for NRW Bildungsscheck vocational training subsidies up to €500
Application fee: €50
Tuition / joining costs: €1,750 total certificate tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 10, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Catholic University of North Rhine-Westphalia (KatHO NRW) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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