| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | PalCare |
| Country | Canada |
| State | Ontario |
| City | Newmarket |
| Address | c/o Margaret Bahen Residential Hospice, 653 Queen Street, Newmarket, Ontario |
| The program leads an official or formal degree? | No |
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| Frequency | More than once per year |
| Length | 24 hours |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Same rate/cost for all |
| Director | Carol Edward |
| Website | https://www.mypalcare.org/introduction-to-core-concepts-in-hospice-palliative-care |
| Contact name | Juliet Irish |
| Learning objectives 1 | To learn how to support persons with life threatening illnesses and their families. |
| Learning objectives 2 | To provide compassionate hospice palliative care in the community. |
| Learning objectives 3 | To develop a comprehensive knowledge basis of palliative hospice care information and practices. |
| Description | Core 1 is a 24-hour program that provides a basic introduction to hospice and palliative care for professionals, volunteers and caregivers. Participants will learn about, discuss and participate in modules which include: personal perspectives, communication skills, infection control and delegated acts, spirituality, grief and bereavement, pain and symptom management, family dynamics, culture and ethics, caregiver support and advanced care planning. The course is delivered in eight 3-hour interactive modules, in a variety of formats. There may be other variations to the module schedule from time to time. The order of sessions may vary from series to series. |
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