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, Peel and Dufferin.
New for Spring 2022: 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
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 Case-Based Learning Live Virtual Classroom Sessions
- Complete Self-Directed Readings from the Program Guide and e-Learning Modules
- Participate in two Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
- Complete one Reflective Activity
The deadline for registration and refund is April 11th, 2022
Register for Upcoming Virtual Courses
Mississauga Halton Region
Option 1
- Dates of 3 classes: May 3rd, May 24th, June 14th
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 2
- Dates of 3 classes: May 12th, June 2nd, June 23rd
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Online
Central West Region
Option 1
- Dates of 3 classes: April 27th, May 18th, June 8th
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 2
- Dates of 3 classes: May 5th, May 26th, June 16th
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Online
Dufferin
- Dates of 3 classes: April 25th, May 16th, June 6th
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online