Palliative Education Calendar
Otago Community Hospice provides a wide range of education - much of which is now available on-line.
For further information, check out the programme calendar below, or email education@otagohospice.co.nz
Education
Palliative Care for Care Assistants (November)
Four x 2 hour sessions (Online)
This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.
Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.
Delivered via Zoom, four x 2 hour sessions. You are required to attend all four sessions to receive certificate.
Dates & Time: Thurdays 3pm - 5pm (November 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th)
Register via HERE
Fundamentals of Palliative Care (Balclutha)
Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)
For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:
- Essence of Palliative Care.
- The Palliative Care Approach.
- Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
- Care & Support at the End of Life.
For more information and to enrol, visit knowledgehub. Please note, you must complete the online learning prior to booking this workshop.
Register HERE for Full Day Workshop.