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Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program

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About this Program

Delivery Method

Virtual or In person delivery dependent on facilitator and region.

Program Fee $45 | See Details

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 progressive, incurable or life-threatening illness(es).


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.

Prerequisites

The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care program is a prerequisite for:

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Advanced Palliative Practice Skills (APPS)

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Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)

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Eligibility Criteria

The Fundamentals program is intended for those working in the health system who have an interest in developing his, her, or their 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
  • Paramedics
  • 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

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

Fundamentals Timeline

This is an example of an 8-week timeline. Your program may not follow this exact schedule.

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Program Schedules, Registration & Payment


Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care programs are currently being offered in various geographies of Northeastern Ontario.

  • The cost of the Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care program is $45.00.
  • Please register in the area where you live and work if possible.
  • To successfully complete the program, registrants must complete all course sessions including peer-to-peer sessions, readings and one assignment.

View Schedule and Register for Fundamentals Program

Need help?

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PPSMCneo@von.ca
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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.