
Fundamentals of Palliative Care - Ngā Tūāpapa o te Pairuri Tāngata
The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a blended learning programme designed to equip healthcare workers with essential knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care to patients in the last stages of life.
This is a blended learning programme divided into an online component and a face-to-face workshop.
Programme Structure
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Online Component
Access the free online portion through the Hospice NZ website under the Education tab for more information. -
Onsite Workshop
Split into four parts, the in-person workshops are held at the Tōtara Hospice Conference Centre. Each day consists of hour-long sessions delivered by our Clinical Education Team. -
Flexibility
You do not have to attend all four days; you can attend any combination of days that suit you. This course is run three times a year.
Course Insights
Fundamentals of Palliative Care
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Day 1Essence of palliative care | Catastrophic bleed | MSCC and seizures | Living well | Communication
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Day 2Long-term Conditions | Ethics Grief and Loss | Pharmacology & Symptom management | Dementia
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Day 3Palliative Outcomes Initiative | Palliative Rehabilitation | Oncology | Heart Failure | Cultural Responsiveness
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Day 4Hypercalcaemia | SVCO | Spirituality | Assisted dying
2025 Training Dates for Fundamentals of Palliative Care
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Course Cost and Inclusions
The total cost for the four-day training is $160. While bookings cover all four days, you have the flexibility to attend the sessions across different cohorts to suit your schedule.
What's included:
Tea and coffee will be provided during the course.
Aroha Eatery is conveniently located onsite, offering a variety of lunch options available for purchase.

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