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Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program

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About this Program

Delivery Method

Virtual or In person delivery dependent on facilitator and region.

Program Fee $65 | See Details

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, her, or their peers.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for the Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) program:

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Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program

The Fundamentals program must have been completed within the last five (5) years.

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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 learner 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 Northeastern Ontario.

  • The Cost of CAPCE program is $65.00.
  • 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 including peer-to-peer sessions, creation of SMART goals with routine follow-up, case based learning sessions, online discussion boards and readings.

View Schedule and Register for CAPCE

Need help?

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  • Are these programs free?

    The PPSMCNEO programs are some of the most cost effective programs in the province. 


    Majority of the programs are $45.00 per learner. The CAPCE program is $65.00 per learner at this time. 


    All of the programs are eligible to be reimbursed by local palliative care education funding dollars (ex: Near North Palliative Care Network for people working in Nipissing District or through Clinical Coach affiliated organizations).  


    Please note that the LEAP program fees are set by Pallium Canada and are more expensive. See https://www.pallium.ca for more details on cost of LEAP. The LEAP program may still be eligible for reimbursement as above. Please reach out to us via the LEAP program page if you have questions about LEAP.

  • How do I register?

    Select the program you are looking to register for, scroll down to section entitled View Schedule and Register. At this point you can view all scheduled sessions for that program or search based on your address. You will be able to “drill down” to specific programs in your geographical area. From there you will click on the course that meets your needs and be taken to a window where you can “Request Service”. You will be further prompted to fill in the required registration information.

  • Are there any prerequisites?

    Please see program page for more details on prerequisites for each of the programs. When you register for a course you will be further prompted to consider if you meet all of the eligibility criteria.

  • Are these programs in person or virtual?

    All of the programs facilitated by the PPSMCs have virtual and in- person options. If you are an organization looking to have a specific education program offered at your organization please reach out to the PPSMC that is in your district or email us your request at ppsmcneo@von.ca.