Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program
The Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program is designed to align with the Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care: Based on National Principles and Norms of Practice and The Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework. CAPCE was developed in 2002 by the Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultation Program (PPSMCP) of Southwestern Ontario.
Consistent with the PPSMCP´s reputation of providing the highest quality hospice palliative care education opportunities, in 2023 CAPCE was redesigned to be reflective of best practice, evidence-based hospice palliative care and knowledge translation strategies in order to effectively meet the needs of the learners.
Following active participation in all components, the CAPCE learner will practice as a competent hospice palliative care resource professional and support the development of skills among his or her peers.
Please note that this is not a professional designation, but rather a way to reference that the nurse has met the following course objectives.
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All class sessions are virtual at this time.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for the Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) program:
The Fundamentals program must have been completed within the last seven (7) years ( ‑ ).
Eligibility Criteria
In order for the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to be eligible to participate in the CAPCE program, the following attributes/experience will be considered:
- A minimum of 1 year experience in a nursing role, (or equivalent as determined by the CAPCE facilitator)
- Sensitivity to the impact of attitudes, behaviours, life experiences, values, thoughts and feelings on the well-being and quality of life from the perspective of all partners in care
- Ability to listen, learn from others, to question self and others, and identify new approaches
- Ability to solve problems and take action to provide the best care possible
- Ability to learn and develop, both personally and as part of a team and organization
- Ability to engage in self-directed study and independent research using resources such as libraries, the Internet, peers and subject matter experts
To help ensure his or her success, the nurse is encouraged to request the following from his/her/their organization:
- A commitment of leadership to support and enable improvements to hospice palliative care
- Ongoing support and encouragement from those in leadership positions as well as peers (e.g. support for pain assessment, management and staff education)
- Removal of barriers to learning i.e., work with the most appropriate physician to be a part of the team, scheduling of staff to facilitate attendance at education sessions
- Assistance with the transfer of new skills and knowledge to the work place
Additionally, the nurse must:
- Have access to an Internet-enabled computer, with a working microphone and camera
- Have working knowledge of basic computer programs (e.g. Power Point, Word, Internet Explorer)
- Be a part-time or full-time employee currently working in a nursing role
- Be available to complete all components of the program
- Connect with the CAPCE Coach, throughout the program duration (via teleconference, one-to-one, etc.)
Program Schedules, Registration & Payment
CAPCE programs are currently being offered in various geographies of Southwestern Ontario.
- The cost of the CAPCE program is $300.00 (tax exempt).
- Please register in the area where you live and work.
- The program will connect with you about whether or not you’ve been accepted into CAPCE and will provide further information about payment at that time.
- To successfully complete the program, registrants must complete all course sessions. All class sessions are virtual at this time.
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Support
- Betty Tucker, Program Assistant