Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
Enhance your knowledge of hospice palliative care with this introductory course appropriate for all roles.
The Mississauga Health (MOHT), Hills of Headwaters Collaborative (HOHC OHT) and Connected Care Halton (CCH OHT) Ontario Health Teams are sponsoring a limited number of seats for organizations who have been identified to collaborate with the regional Palliative Care Clinical Coaches to attend one of the upcoming courses listed below.
This program is for anyone working in the health system who supports people living with a life-limiting illness with an interest in developing their capacity related to hospice palliative care.
Cost: $40 (non – refundable after deadline)
Course Components
Following the completion of this program, the learner will:
- Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect for the individuality of the person, family and team/caregivers
- Identify and understand issues associated with illness and bereavement (domains of issues)
- Effectively communicate with the person, family and team
- Recognize and report changes in any of the domains of issues associated with illness and bereavement
- Provide hospice palliative supportive care strategies
- Actively learn and develop personally and contribute as part of a team and organization
- Demonstrate sensitively to the impact of personal attitudes, behaviours and values on the illness experience of the person, family and team/caregivers
Program Requirements
To receive a Certificate of Completion, full participation is required:
- Attend all 3 Case-Based Learning virtual sessions with the option you selected. Note: These are live, interactive sessions – not webinars. Active participation is expected.
- Complete Self-Directed Readings and e-Learning Modules on the D2L Brightspace platform
- Participation in two Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
- Submit one Reflective Activity
Course Access
You’ll receive a welcome email one week before the course starts with login instructions. If you don’t receive it, please contact the Admin Assistant at 905-827-8111.
Course Materials and Technology Requirements
Course readings and e-learning modules are online (D2L Brightspace Learning Environment). You’ll need access to a computer, tablet or smart phone with internet, microphone and camera. If this is a barrier, please let us know so we can help.
The deadline for registration and refund is August 22, 2025
Register for Upcoming 2025 Virtual Courses
NOTE: you must work in Halton or Peel regions to be eligible for these learning opportunities.
Option 1
- Dates of 3 classes: Mondays, Sept 15, Oct 6 and Oct 27, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 2
- Dates of 3 classes: Wednesdays, Sept 17, Oct 8 and Oct 29, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 3
- Dates of 3 classes: Tuesdays, Sept 23, Oct 14 and Nov 4
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online
Option 4
- Dates of 3 classes: Thursdays, Sept 25, Oct 16 and Nov 6, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Online