A Brandman Doctoral Certificate is designed for nurse practitioners who have a PhD or DNP and wish to add a specialty in one of our six nurse practitioner specialty areas. These 15 unit doctoral certificates are designed to expand your practice, increase job opportunities and meet the requirements to become nationally certified in your specialty area.
Students in the Certificate program are required to attend 3 immersion sessions, one before the start of your clinical courses to learn procedures and one at the end of the program.
Students enrolled in a certificate program only are not eligible for financial aid. Courses taken after completion of a degree program in order to complete the certificate are not eligible for financial aid.
Admission to the program may be achieved by completing the following requirements:
Required before attending orientation immersion:
Additional laboratory tests, immunizations, and/or documentation may be required for clinical courses by certain health care agencies. Proof of annual Influenza immunization.
| NURU 631 | Palliative Care and Pain Management | 3 |
| NURU 632 | Management in Adult-Geriatric Acute Care | 3 |
| NURU 633 | Practicum in Adult-Geriatric Acute Care (250 clinical hours) | 3 |
| NURU 634 | Complex and Chronic Problems in Adult-Geriatric Acute Care | 3 |
| NURU 635 | Practicum for Complex and Chronic Problems in Adult-Geriatric Acute Care (250 clinical hours) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |