This 3-month professional certification is designed to equip future health psychologists with essential knowledge and practical skills to support patients with cancer and chronic respiratory illnesses. The journey begins with foundational training in psychological care in medical illness, followed by medical literacy, screening, and assessment skills. As students advance, they explore cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and meaning-centered interventions tailored to oncology and pulmonology.

Ethical decision-making, communication with families, and hospice/end-of-life support are key components of the curriculum. The program concludes with a capstone project, allowing participants to apply their skills through roleplays, case simulations, and interdisciplinary care planning relevant to hospital and palliative care settings.