Thanatology (Death and Dying)
Description
About the program
This program aims to promote awareness and understanding of death and how it affects individuals. Courses in the program focus on grief and bereavement issues, communication strategies and religious philosophies of dying and death from the perspective of both the dying and the bereaved. Graduates of this unique program will have the skills and experience to better understand, support and care for those facing or coping with death.
The program is ideal for individuals who work with the terminally ill or their families and for those who provide support or assistance to those affected by death including police officers, teachers, paramedics, social workers and employees in hospitals, hospices and long term care facilities. These courses would also help family, friends and caregivers of the dying or deceased cope with and manage death.
The program is ideal for individuals who work with the terminally ill or their families and for those who provide support or assistance to those affected by death including police officers, teachers, paramedics, social workers and employees in hospitals, hospices and long term care facilities. These courses would also help family, friends and caregivers of the dying or deceased cope with and manage death.
Program information
All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
Admission requirements notes
- Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language
Compulsory Courses
Successfully complete 5 course(s)
- HEAL1540 Learning from Death and Dying
- HEAL1500 Introduction to Thanatology
- HEAL1510 Religious Beliefs, Traditions and Customs of Death
- HEAL1520 Mourning, Grief and Bereavement: Reactions and Responses to Death
- HEAL1530 Coping with Death: Counselling, Support Groups and Alternative Therapies
Overview
- Institution: Conestoga College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1287
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.