Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
Enhance your knowledge of hospice palliative care with this introductory course appropriate for all roles.
The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Core Program is an interactive, introductory level course ideal for any health care provider or volunteer who supports people with life-limiting illnesses.
It takes approximately 7 weeks to complete the course. Must have access to a computer and the internet to complete the course. Course runs each fall, winter and spring in a variety of locations across Halton and Peel. You must work in Halton or Peel regions to be eligible for this learning opportunity.
All program materials will now be accessed online on the Partnering for Palliative Education platform through D2L’s Brightspace Learning Environment. If you have any issues with accessing an internet-enabled computer, tablet, or smartphone, please contact us.
Cost: $40 (non – refundable after deadline)
Course Components
Following the completion of this program, the learner will:
- Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect for the individuality of the person, family and team/caregivers
- Identify and understand issues associated with illness and bereavement (domains of issues)
- Effectively communicate with the person, family and team
- Recognize and report changes in any of the domains of issues associated with illness and bereavement
- Provide hospice palliative supportive care strategies
- Actively learn and develop personally and contribute as part of a team and organization
- Demonstrate sensitively to the impact of personal attitudes, behaviours and values on the illness experience of the person, family and team/caregivers
Program Expectations
To receive a Certificate of Completion, Fundamentals learners will need to:
- Attend all 3 scheduled Case-Based Learning Virtual Classroom Sessions with the option you have chosen below. (Classroom sessions are NOT webinars and learners are expected to participate)
- Schedule your time accordingly and ensure there are no conflicts with each class session.
- Complete Self-Directed Readings from the Program Guide and e-Learning Modules found on the D2L Brightspace platform
- Participate in two Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
- Complete one Reflective Activity
Technology requirements: access to an internet-enabled computer, tablet or smart phone enabled with a microphone and camera is required to access the learning platform and participate in virtual classroom sessions. If this is a barrier, please contact us.
The deadline for registration and refund is August 19, 2024
Register for Upcoming 2024 Virtual Courses
NOTE: you must work in Halton or Peel regions to be eligible for these learning opportunities.
Once registered, you will receive a welcome email one week prior to course start date showing next steps in how you will access the D2L Brightspace Platform. If you have not received it, please contact the Admin Assistant immediately at 905-827-8111.
Option 1
- Dates of 3 classes: Sept 16, Oct 7, Oct 28
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 2
- Dates of 3 classes: Sept 18, Oct 9, Oct 30
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 3
- Dates of 3 classes: Sept 24, Oct 15, Nov 5
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 4
- Dates of 3 classes: Sept 26, Oct 17, and Nov 7
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Online