Life Care Planning Advanced Practice Certificate

College

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Degree

Certificate

Format

Online

Credits

9

Duration

12 Months

Contact

Name: Center for Outcomes & Measurement

Contact Admissions

Contact Number(s):

Leadership

Positions:
  • Interim Associate Dean of Research
  • Director, Center for Outcomes and Measurement
  • Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy

901 Walnut Street
Suite 642
Philadelphia, PA 19107

For Center Information

Name: Center for Outcomes & Measurement

Frequently Asked Questions

Tuition is assessed per credit at the graduate level. Please visit the Center City Campus Registrar’s tuition page to view the current fees. Use the drop-down menu to choose Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences to view current per credit tuition rate. University technology and library fees are assessed each semester. Effective Fall 2024, the per credit rate for the Life Care Planning Certificate is $600/credit for a total cost of $5400. 

Tuition Discounting Programs

Effective 2024: Our new Tuition Rate Restructuring for Life Care Planning provides improved tuition rates for those currently using our discounted offerings. As a result, the JCRS Alumni Tuition Discount Program, Advanced Education Grants, and Fieldwork Educator Tuition Assistance Program have been discontinued.

Yes. A complete certificate is 9 credits, all of which will transfer into our PP-OTD program. Courses are taught at the graduate level and may be transferred to another institution.

Classes are 100% online and there are synchronous classes (approximately 3-4 per course) and asynchronous activities.

The Program is designed for part-time study so practicing professionals can complete the certificate while maintaining employment and personal obligations. Students can expect to spend three hours a week in an online class and additional time reading and completing assignments.

Professional Development Units (PDU) for these courses are available through your professional organization.

The curriculum allows for a dynamic interactive learning environment using the latest technology for distance learning, which allows access to a variety of experts on specific topic areas.

Our resources, including library collections, services and technology, are easy to navigate online. The instructor will guide you through this process.