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Air Date: 01-AUG-24

Topic of Discussion:

Palliative Care for Vulnerable Populations

Join our host, Lori Gill, NSMHPCN Education Specialist and her guests Rachel Lapensee, NSMHPCN Clinical Nurse Manager, as they discuss palliative care for vulnerable populations.

The Difference Between Delirium

and Dementia

Healthcare providers distinguish between delirium and dementia-related confusion using various factors. Delirium typically appears suddenly, with fluctuating symptoms, while dementia progresses gradually and exhibits more stable symptoms. Delirium often involves a departure from the individual's usual mental state and may be accompanied by other medical symptoms. Treatment can improve delirium, but dementia is incurable, leading to persistent confusion despite interventions.

ESSENTIAL PAIN MANAGEMENT (EPM)

Over the course of six weeks, NSMHPCN Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultants (PPSMCs) will work with EPM learners to provide foundational knowledge and skills in pain assessment, management, and evaluation from a palliative care approach. The focus of the course is on the pharmacological management of pain, which can then be applied to practice.

The focus of this course is on the pharmacological management of pain. Pain assessment, management, and evaluation are foundational skills for nurses working in any practice setting. EPM aims to equip nurses with a foundational knowledge base and skills around pain management, from a palliative care approach, that can be applied to your practice.

Course Components:

EPM: You will have a minimum of six weeks to complete the course. To receive an EPM certificate, you must:

• complete the four modules online and
• attend one 90-minute, mandatory online coaching session.

OPTIONAL MODULE: Advanced Approaches to Manage Pain (AMP) Preparation

Following EPM, you will have automatic access to the online AMP Preparation Module to explore advanced pain management.

Following successful completion of the AMP Preparation module, and the AMP module quiz, you’ll earn your AMP Preparation badge. At this time, you will be able to attend the 3-hour AMP coaching session. To receive an AMP certificate, you must complete:

• the online AMP Preparation Module
• one mandatory 3-hour, AMP coaching session with case-based activities to practice your skills

All course components are mandatory, including attendance at all virtual in-class learning sessions.

Pre-requisite: None

Duration: Approximately 8 weeks

Upcoming Offerings:

Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care

Upcoming Offerings:

Building on the Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program, The Advanced Palliative Practice Skills (APPS) program is an interactive, educational opportunity for Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Health Care Aides and Hospice Volunteers who are graduates of the Core Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program.



Course Components:

• Three, 2-hour virtual in-class Case Based Learning sessions
• Self-directed online learning modules x 4
• Two peer-to-peer exchanges
• Ongoing self reflection with practical application activities

All course components are mandatory, including attendance at all virtual in class learning sessions.

Pre-requisite: 

Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care.

Duration: Approximately 9 weeks

Upcoming Offerings:

Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program

The CAPCE program is uniquely designed for nurses (RPN, RN, NP) to develop their leadership and expertise skills in hospice palliative care across all healthcare sectors.



Pre-requisites:

To be eligible to participate in the CAPCE program, the following pre-requisites are required

• Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program
• A minimum of 1-year experience caring for people with a progressive, life-limiting illness
• Ability and interest to function as a Resource Nurse, providing primary level support and advanced level knowledge and skills for care team members in his or her organization
• Ability and interest to coach others, facilitate change and be a role model
• Sensitivity to the impact of attitudes, behaviours, life experiences, values, thoughts and feelings on the well-being and quality of life from the perspective of all partners in care

Duration: Approximately 5 months

Upcoming Offerings:

2023 - 2024 Annual Report

This past year has taught us valuable lessons in innovation, growth, resilience, and adaptation. As we look to the future, we are committed to fostering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care through partnerships, innovative programs, and knowledge exchange. Our dedicated staff and volunteers have shown tremendous dedication, and we are proud of their commitment to excellence. The impact we had in the past year is something to truly be proud of. We will continue to remain focused on innovation and growth to achieve even greater heights with the support of our team, care partners, and community. We invite you to read our 2023-2024 Annual Report to learn more about our achievements and future plans.

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