Eligibility

Fundamentals is a 7-week interactive, introductory-level palliative care course ideal for the following health care providers or volunteers

Why Fundamentals?

• Peer-reviewed, evidence-informed and up-to-date course content
• Facilitation and mentorship by experienced local palliative care nurse consultants

Course Overview

Fundamentals is about health care providers and volunteers developing comfort in discussing all aspects of dying and death, and by becoming aware of the issues in each of the domains (disease management, physical, psychological, social, spiritual, Practical, end-of-life care / death management and loss and grief) that may impact persons and families living with life-threatening illnesses.

Course Details   

Course Structure: Learners will participate as follows:

• Self-Directed Learning Activities -  All course work / materials are provided using the Brightspace Learning environment, thuslearners are required to use a computer, tablet or smart phone to participate.  
• Three Case-Based Learning (CBL) Classroom Sessions are scheduled three weeks apart to allow time for online, self-directed readings/ activities and applying learning to daily practice.  

For more details, please review:

• Content, Objectives and Expectations
• See Fundamentals Course Synopsis
• Technology Requirements

Available Fundamentals Course

FUN Win02 2025 - Online:

• Day 1: Jan 14, 2025 (1:00-4:00pm)
• Day 2: Feb 4, 2025  (1:00-4:00pm)
• Day 3: Feb 25, 2025  (1:00-4:00pm)

These CBL sessions are held online via Zoom 

Contact hpcinfo@hospicewaterloo.ca for more information.