Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is pleased to run the only educational conference focused on palliative care in Scarborough.
This year's conference focuses on the theme of “Talking About Death Won’t Kill Us”. The conference will kick off with yoga in the morning and include a conference “box” delivered to the attendees home that includes breaks snacks and lunch as well as sponsors gifting.
The title of this year's Palliative Care Conference is “Talking About Death Won’t Kill Us”. The overarching theme is advance care planning. We hope to engage attendees on this topic through programs, workshops, activities and speakers that will address and spark discussion related to advance care planning and its constituents, including, but not limited to, “bridging our own awkwardness”, understanding cultural/community connotations, and “pollinating knowledge”.
The education will be delivered in interactive keynote presentations, teambuilding and breakout rooms.
The audience is comprised of Health care professionals such as nurses, physicians, social workers, PSWs, students and Home and Community Care Coordinators.
Register Here: https://schcpalliativeconference.eventbrite.ca
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This year's conference focuses on the theme of “Talking About Death Won’t Kill Us”. The conference will kick off with yoga in the morning and include a conference “box” delivered to the attendees home that includes breaks snacks and lunch as well as sponsors gifting.
The title of this year's Palliative Care Conference is “Talking About Death Won’t Kill Us”. The overarching theme is advance care planning. We hope to engage attendees on this topic through programs, workshops, activities and speakers that will address and spark discussion related to advance care planning and its constituents, including, but not limited to, “bridging our own awkwardness”, understanding cultural/community connotations, and “pollinating knowledge”.
The education will be delivered in interactive keynote presentations, teambuilding and breakout rooms.
The audience is comprised of Health care professionals such as nurses, physicians, social workers, PSWs, students and Home and Community Care Coordinators.
Register Here: https://schcpalliativeconference.eventbrite.ca
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FUNDAMENTALS OF PALLIATIVE CARE
To view the 2021/2022 brochure, click HERE.
Limit 25 participants per class.
First come first serve!
Tuesdays - 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Online - Zoom
To register and pay, click HERE.
This 6 week (3 hour classes) standardized curriculum is based on A Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care, 2002, specifically the Domains of Issues Associated with Illness and Bereavement is funded by the Central East LHIN. The “FUNDAMENTALS” course is recommended for: ALL Health Care Providers and Hospice Palliative Care Volunteers. There is a $50.00 fee to cover the cost of your resource guide. This is non-refundable or transferable.
To view the 2021/2022 brochure, click HERE.
Limit 25 participants per class.
First come first serve!
Tuesdays - 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Online - Zoom
To register and pay, click HERE.
This 6 week (3 hour classes) standardized curriculum is based on A Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care, 2002, specifically the Domains of Issues Associated with Illness and Bereavement is funded by the Central East LHIN. The “FUNDAMENTALS” course is recommended for: ALL Health Care Providers and Hospice Palliative Care Volunteers. There is a $50.00 fee to cover the cost of your resource guide. This is non-refundable or transferable.
Topics will include:
“The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care” is a prerequisite course for CAPCE (Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education - for RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians).
***Please note*** RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians wishing to take the CAPCE course are required to complete, free of charge, a two-week Enhanced Fundamentals course after the 6-week basic Fundamentals course.
COMPREHENSIVE ADVANCED PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION (CAPCE)
To view the 2021/2022 brochure, click HERE.
Limit 15 participants per class. First come first serve!
**Please bring your Fundamentals Textbook for the 1st class**
To register and pay for CAPCE, click HERE.
(Please note only Visa or MasterCard accepted)
This is non-refundable or non-transferable.
The Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program combines the “art” and “science” of Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) for nurses (RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians). The program embeds best practice standards and aligns with the Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care. CAPCE focuses on the development and role of the nurse as a HPC resource for the inter-disciplinary team in long-term care homes, agencies, hospitals and communities.
***Please note*** RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians wishing to take the CAPCE course are required to complete, free of charge, a two-week Enhanced Fundamentals course after the 6-week basic Fundamentals course.
CAPCE can be completed in a minimum of 20 weeks. Fundamentals Enhanced is provided within the first 2 weeks of the CAPCE course.
The components of the program include: self- directed reading and reflection, 6 e-learning modules, 3 in-person sessions (case based learning), 8 peer to peer exchanges (learning debrief), 2 practical application assignments and 9 individual or small group coaching sessions.
CAPCE Selection Criteria: a minimum of 1 year hospice palliative care nursing experience, have access to an internet-enabled computer, have knowledge of basic computer programs, and have completed the Fundamentals Core and Enhanced Hospice Palliative Care Programs. To register, click HERE.
For more information email PalliativeCareEducation@schcontario.ca.
- Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care
- Dying, Death and Hospice Palliative Care
- Disease Management
- Physical Issues
- Psychological/Spiritual Issues
- Social/Practical Issues
- End-of-Life Care and Death Management
- Grief, Loss and Managing Occupational Stress
“The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care” is a prerequisite course for CAPCE (Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education - for RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians).
***Please note*** RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians wishing to take the CAPCE course are required to complete, free of charge, a two-week Enhanced Fundamentals course after the 6-week basic Fundamentals course.
COMPREHENSIVE ADVANCED PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION (CAPCE)
To view the 2021/2022 brochure, click HERE.
Limit 15 participants per class. First come first serve!
**Please bring your Fundamentals Textbook for the 1st class**
To register and pay for CAPCE, click HERE.
(Please note only Visa or MasterCard accepted)
This is non-refundable or non-transferable.
The Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program combines the “art” and “science” of Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) for nurses (RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians). The program embeds best practice standards and aligns with the Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care. CAPCE focuses on the development and role of the nurse as a HPC resource for the inter-disciplinary team in long-term care homes, agencies, hospitals and communities.
***Please note*** RPNs, RNs, NPs, and other advanced care clinicians wishing to take the CAPCE course are required to complete, free of charge, a two-week Enhanced Fundamentals course after the 6-week basic Fundamentals course.
CAPCE can be completed in a minimum of 20 weeks. Fundamentals Enhanced is provided within the first 2 weeks of the CAPCE course.
The components of the program include: self- directed reading and reflection, 6 e-learning modules, 3 in-person sessions (case based learning), 8 peer to peer exchanges (learning debrief), 2 practical application assignments and 9 individual or small group coaching sessions.
CAPCE Selection Criteria: a minimum of 1 year hospice palliative care nursing experience, have access to an internet-enabled computer, have knowledge of basic computer programs, and have completed the Fundamentals Core and Enhanced Hospice Palliative Care Programs. To register, click HERE.
For more information email PalliativeCareEducation@schcontario.ca.
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LocationsThe HUB mid-Scarborough
2660 Eglinton Ave. East (at Brimley) Toronto, ON M1K 2S3 or other sites as indicated at the time of training. |
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