Course Features

• This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 24 Mainpro+ credits. 

• 16 self-directed and interactive online modules (approximately 8 hours of work).

• 2 three-hour online webinars led by LEAP facilitators where learners will work through cases and discuss learnings from online modules. Personal support workers/care aides have specific case studies contextualized to their role.

• Participants will receive a LEAP certificate of completion and an electronic copy of the Pallium Palliative Pocketbook.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of LEAP Long-Term Care, learners should be able to:

• Describe the importance of self-awareness when providing palliative and end-of-life care

• Identify patients who could benefit from a palliative care approach earlier in the illness trajectory

• Promote and undertake Advance Care Planning discussions

• Assess and manage pain; delirium; dementia; gastrointestinal symptoms, hydration, and nutrition; and respiratory symptoms

• Develop plans to address spiritual or psychosocial needs

• Initiate essential discussions related to palliative and end-of-life care in daily work

• Identify and implement support strategies in grief and bereavement situations

• Prepare patients and families for last days and hours

• Recognize the role of all care providers in long-term care in providing a palliative care approach