End of Life learning opportunities and supports

On behalf of Heather A. Simpson, the Palliative and End of Life Care program is pleased to share some new offerings we have for ALL staff at VGH and RJH. Attached  you will find posters announcing these opportunities to advance your knowledge and understanding of palliative care to support patients and families.

On behalf of Heather A. Simpson Family & Friends, we are pleased to share more opportunities for all staff to advance their knowledge of Palliative Care!

FREE Pallium Palliative Pocketbooks!

  • A comprehensive peer-reviewed reference resource covering the principles of palliative care, symptom management, psychosocial care and many other relevant topics.
  • Email PEOLTeam@IslandHealth.ca for your copy with the following information:
    • Name (please indicate you are medical staff)
    • Unit/hospital (RJH/VGH) where your mailbox is located.

FREE Centre to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) Membership for ALL disciplines!

    • Palliative care e-learning courses and resources.
    • Learning pathways, CAPC designations, and CE/CME credits.
    • Please see attached poster for registration instructions.
  • LEAP™ Core
    • LEAP™ Core is ideal for any health care professional who would like to complete training in palliative care at their own pace and who provides care for patients with like-threatening and progressive life-limiting illnesses.
    • LEAP™ Core is an interprofessional, facilitated online learning program that focuses on the essential competencies to provide a palliative care approach.

UPCOMING COURSES:

Island Health

Pallium Canada

*Registration fee waived on behalf of Heather A. Simpson Family & Friends.


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