2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
    Aug 05, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog
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HMS 106 - Working with Death and Dying


(3 credits) Studies the hospice concept emphasizing the management of providing services associated with terminal illness, while providing human services for the family as well as the patient. Explores the unique role of each member of the hospice care team as to how each assists the patient and family in coping with the effects of the illness. Emphasizes understanding grief and loss. Focuses on the dying person and emphasizes the social and moral aspects of dying.

Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111  or ENG 111 /EDE 11  

Lecture: 3 hours per week



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