About the Program
Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a series of learning packages designed for health care workers – registered and non-registered – who are caring for people with terminal illness.
The program is delivered through a blended model of learning, consisting of five online modules and three in-person workshops.
Watch an overview of the online program
Watch this short (2 min) introductory video to help set you up before you get started. It includes what is covered in the program, how to sign up, what you need to do to complete the program and where to go for support.
You can also download this information flyer about the online program.
Workshops
You need to complete each online learning module and in-person workshop to complete the full program.
For example, in order to complete “The Palliative Care Approach” workshop you must first complete “The Palliative Care Approach: Communication, ethics and spirituality” online module. You are unable to book yourself into the workshop until you have completed the corresponding online module.
You are required to complete the “Essence” module before you can complete any of the other topics. You may complete these topics in any order, however, each workshop complements the completion of the corresponding online component. You are only able to enrol in these workshops if you have completed the online components.
Once you have completed each topic, you will be eligible to receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.
Step One:
Register to start your online learning at Knowledge Hub. REGISTER HERE
Step Two:
Complete the first online module “Essence Palliative Care Concepts and Culture of Care”. This module should take approx. 1 hour to complete.
Step Three:
Complete the following online module/s before you can do the corresponding in-person workshop.
The Palliative Care Approach – 1 hour
o Communication, Ethics and Spirituality
Managing Pain and Long Term Illness – 1 hour each
o Pain, other symptoms and pharmacology
o Chronic illness and dementia
Care and Support at the End of Life – 1 hour
o Last days of life, grief, loss and caring for ourselves
Step Four:
Book the Workshop Series (booking form below).
The Workshop Series
3 half day sessions over a 3 week period. These are run in February, May, August and November at Izard Hospice House, 29 Huka Falls Rd, Taupō.
DAY 1: The Palliative Care Approach
DAY 2: Managing Pain and Long-Term Illness
DAY 3: Care and Support at the End of Life
There is a $25 fee for the series. Afternoon tea provided.
Course Dates
May Workshops - Monday 13th, 20th & 27th 1.00pm - 4.00pm
August Workshops - Monday 5th, 12th &19th 1.00pm - 4.00pm
November Workshops - Monday 4th , 11th & 18th 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Please note: Course fees are refundable if cancelled, by registered attendees, up to 24 hours prior to the course start date and incur a $5 Admin fee. Course fees are non-refundable if cancelled, by registered attendees, less than 24 hours prior to the course start date. Course fees will be fully refunded if Lake Taupo Hospice cancels the course. Lake Taupo Hospice reserves the right to reschedule courses.
The Lake Taupō Hospice Education Facilitator (Joce) is available to support you through your online components and the overall completion of the Fundamentals of Palliative Care Programme. Please feel free to contact her on 07 377 4252 or education@laketaupohopice.co.nz.