About the Course

The purpose of this course is to equip caregivers with skills needed to provide palliative care to the people they are caring for. The course explores a number of topics to increase knowledge and understanding of palliative care.

Topics covered include palliative care philosophy, pain and symptom management, communication and support, the last days of life and bereavement.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of caregivers (unregulated care staff) working in all care settings – home care, aged residential care and hospital care, one the strengths of the Palliative Care for Caregivers Program is that it is only for caregivers, valuing the contribution they make to people, family and whānau care. It is highly interactive and participants are invited and encouraged to join in with the activities and discussions and share their experiences. It is therefore not designed for registered or enrolled nurses. The information shared on this course may also be used to support family carers understand palliative care.

The course fee is $25 pp (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided)

Courses are run at Izard Hospice House, 29 Huka Falls Rd, Taupo

Course Dates:

  • Wednesday 6th March 9am – 3.30pm

  • Wednesday 5th June 9am – 3.30pm

  • Monday 9th September 9am – 3.30pm

  • Wednesday 11th December 9am – 3.30pm

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.

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