About this Event
This workshop has been designed for Health Care Assistants & Support Workers working in Aged Residential Care or the community to improve their knowledge and understanding of palliative care. The education is endorsed by Hospice New Zealand. Participants must attend all four sessions to gain the Hospice New Zealand palliative care certificate.
- This programme is not suitable for family members looking after their family/whanau.
Participants must attend all four sessions to gain the Hospice New Zealand palliative care certificate.
• Please note, this workshop is 2 hours per session over 4 weeks and attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the Hospice NZ certificate.
Topics covered include:
- Principles of palliative care
- Managing physical symptoms
- Care in the last days of life
- Communication
- Understanding loss and grief
- Spirituality and self-care
Target audience: Heath care assistants, Support workers and Caregivers working in rest homes & community homes
Max attendees 20: Early registration is advised.
Cost: No charge
Dates: (Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the HNZ certificate)
Day 1: Friday 2 August 2024
Day 2: Friday 9 August 2024
Day 3: Friday 16 August 2024
Day 4: Friday 23 August 2024
Time: 1000 - 1200 (Attendendees are asked to arrive 10 minutes early to sign in.
Limited attendees: Registration is essential
Venue: Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Road, Stoke, Nelson
Car Parking: Please park on Suffolk Road to save car parks for hospice patients visitors & hospice pool cars.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Road, Nelson, New Zealand
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