End of Life Careers

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Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C)

Certification Voluntary. It proves competence, but nobody is stopped from working without it.

Offered by
Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC)
Who it's for
Social workers in hospice and palliative care. Distinct from NASW's ACHP-SW, which is still offered
Website
advancingexpertcare.org

Costs, eligibility, and renewal requirements are set by the issuing body and change without notice. Confirm the current requirements with them before you enroll or sit an exam.

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