Palliative Care for Caregivers - FOUR SESSION COURSE

We welcome registrations for this upcoming workshop for Caregivers, Health Care Assistants & Support workers. Registration is essential.
This programme is for Heath Care Assistants (HCAs), Support Workers and Caregivers working in Aged Care and Community Assisted Living Homes and is Not for Nurses, Allied Health or the general public.
This workshop is 2 hours per session over 4 weeks and attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the Hospice NZ Palliative Care Certificate. The education is endorsed by Hospice New Zealand, and a certificate will be awarded on completion of the programme.
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 (And is Not for Nurses, Allied Health or the general public)
(* Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the Hospice New Zealand certificate)
Dates 2026
Week 1 Friday 7 August 2026
Week 2 Friday 14 August 2026
Week 3 Friday 21 August 2026
Week 4 Friday 28 August 2026
Time: 1000 - 1200
Cost: No charge
Presenter: Chris Dunn Clinical Nurse Educator, Nelson Tasman Hospice
Limited attendees: Registration is essential (Maximum 20 attendees)