Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program
By developing comfort in discussing all aspects of dying and death, and by becoming aware of the issues in each of the domains (disease management, physical, psychological, social, spiritual, end-of-life care / death management and loss and grief) that may impact persons and families living with life-threatening illness, formal caregivers are prepared and then challenged to apply strategies that can facilitate a change in the illness experience of those living with dying.
Team members, depending on their specific responsibilities and accountabilities, play complementary and vitally important roles on the team. Learners enrolled in the program gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of various team members and gain insight into the importance of effective communication and effective team function in supporting the person and family as they journey with progressive illness.
Registration for sessions in all regions
Most class sessions are virtual at this time.
Prerequisites
The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care program is a prerequisite for:
Eligibility Criteria
The Fundamentals program is intended for those working in the health system who have an interest in developing his or her capacity related to hospice palliative care:
- Volunteers
- Personal Support Workers
- Recreational therapists
- Housekeeping
- Dietitians
- Social Workers
- Developmental Service Managers
- Students (e.g. health science, PSW, RN, Gerontology)
- Case coordinators
- Directors of Care
- Health Administration
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech Language Professionals
- Physical Therapists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Practical Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Physician / Family Health Team staff
- Specialty care services (e.g. renal, obstetrics, ICU, Acute Care)
- Mental health case managers
- Emergency Medical Services
Program Design
Fundamentals has been developed as part of a blended learning strategy that includes:
| Learning Strategy | Duration |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals: Core | |
| Self-directed reading & reflection | 39% (11 hours) |
| e-Learning | 19% (5.5 hours) |
| Virtual (case-based) learning sessions | 35% (10 hours) |
| Peer-to-Peer (learning debrief) | 4% (1 hours) |
| Reflective activity | 1% (4 hours) |
| Total | 28.5 hours over a minimum of 6 weeks |
Timeline
Program Schedules, Registration & Payment
Our Fundamentals program is currently being offered in various geographies of Southwestern Ontario.
- The cost of the Fundamentals program is $40.00 (tax exempt).
- Once you have determined the program location and dates best suited for you, please register and then pay online or by cheque.
- To successfully complete the program, registrants must complete all three course sessions. All class sessions are virtual at this time.
Registration for sessions in all regions
Support
- Karla Kane, Program Assistant