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Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities (Virtual Workshop)

July 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Virtual Workshop Information

This 15-hour course is introductory-level, providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources.

When?

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024

Where?

Virtually via Zoom Platform

Times?

10:00 am – 1:00 pm (on all dates)

Who?

The intended audience are front-line care providers working in Indigenous communities in Ontario, with registration priority being given to Home & Community Care staff who have not previously attended.

Learning Topics:

  • Understanding the Palliative Approach to Care
  • Working with Individuals & Families
  • Advance Care Planning
  • Pain & Other Symptoms
  • Last Days & Hours
  • Grief & Loss
  • Helping Relationships & Self-Care
  • Community Care Teams

Workshops will be facilitated by a team of registered nurses, social workers, and a local Elder or Knowledge Carrier.

All learning resources will be provided in hardcopy with additional resources shared by email.

Registration is required for everyone and will be confirmed by email once the registration deadline (June 14, 2024) has passed.

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Details

Date:
July 3
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Website:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkOOJNSCZKsej58njacJOCOmltGjll4kIlKS7PnjhClXLPXg/viewform

Venue

Zoom

Organizer

CERAH
Email
cerah@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University respectfully acknowledges its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Indigenous people. Lakehead Thunder Bay is located on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses, and is committed to a relationship with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation. As a Centre we are committed to working towards reconciliation and decolonizing our work and have committed as a staff to educating ourselves in these areas both personally and professionally.