UPCOMING COURSE – Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities (Thunder Bay)
Workshop Information
This 15-hour course is introductory-level, providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources.
When?
August 21 & 22, 2024
Where?
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Workshop venue and hotel information will be shared by email at a later date
Times?
8:30 am – 4:30 pm (both days)
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 (August 9, 2024) has passed.
Learn more about our workshop by watching this VIDEO