Events for Health-Care Professionals

The team at BCCPC has gathered links to education events designed for Health Care Providers caring for people affected by life-limiting illness. The events are not created or endorsed by BCCPC unless stated in the description.

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  • Advance Care Planning & Social Work in Canada – Part 2: Action Planning

    Presented by Canadian Association of Social Workers and Fraser Health Authority Make sure you watch Part 1 of this two-part webinar series with the CASW and Fraser Health Authority! Part 1: https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&S... Social workers scope, & skill set - whether supporting people in private practice, community services, corrections or health care - lends itself for […]

  • CHPCA’s Learning Institute

    Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association 2020 Virtual Learning Institute Stream 1 - Communication in Serious Illness: An Innovative Approach to Clinical Care and Quality Improvements Faculty: Justin J Sanders, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Ariadne Labs; Nicole Wikjord, First Nations Health Authority; Kathleen Tue, BC Centre for Palliative Care; Dr. Gillian Fyles, BC Centre for Palliative […]

  • Webinar: Adapting the Serious Illness Conversation Guide for Pediatrics and Polypharmacy

    Hosted by: Ariadne Labs Many members of the Community of Practice have expressed interest in adapting the Serious Illness Conversation Guide to better serve their specific patient population or practice setting. This month, we welcome Drs. Danielle DeCourcey and Kristie Weir to describe why they chose to use the conversation guide and how they adapted […]

  • Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Discussions: Getting us all on the same page (plus practical tips!)

    Event Organizer: Pallium Canada Event Host and Moderator: Dr. José Pereira MBChB, CFPC(PC), MSc, FCFP Panelists: Jeff Myers MD, MSEd, CCFP(PC) and Leah Steinberg MD, MA, CFCP Despite advance care planning (ACP) and goals of care discussions (GOCD) becoming healthcare priorities, there remains widespread uncertainties about the overall purpose, approaches and outcomes of ACP and GOCD. This […]

  • Supporting patients and family in the ICU: When their distress and grief hits close to home

    Event hosted by: Canadian Virtual Hospice Canadian Virtual Hospice invites you to a free webinar discussion with Dr. James Downer, MD and Dr. Amanda Lee Roze des Ordons, MD, FRCPC, MMEd about managing grief and stress in the ICU when it hits too close to home. Dr. David Henderson, MD, CCFP(PC) is the moderator. To register please click […]

  • An Important Conversation about Young Families’ Needs

    Event hosted by: New West Hospice Society Advance Care Planning for Young Families. What matters to you and your family? Let's talk. Join Heather Hansen and Andrew Saunderson, Social Workers, in a dialogue. Live streaming on NWHS's Facebook Page. Event linked here  

  • Every Year April 16th marks Advance Care Planning Day in Canada

    Description borrowed from Advancecareplanning.ca: Advance Care Planning is the process of thinking and talking about your wishes, values, and preferences for your future care in the event you are unable to speak for yourself. Decide who would speak for you — choose your Substitute Decision Maker. On Advance Care Planning Day, Canadians are encouraged to set […]

  • Can we talk? How a shared language of care can promote a palliative approach to heart failure

    Event Hosted by: Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association (CPCNA) Event cost: Free to members, $40 to non-members How can a patient with advancing heart failure (HF) experience care that alleviates suffering and helps them to live their best life? While some progress has been made to integrate a palliative approach to the care of these […]

  • Webinar: Guide Training Adaptations for Remote & Hybrid Work

    Event hosted by: Ariadne Labs Join us to learn about three different models for adapting the Serious Illness Care Conversation Guide Training to meet the needs of remote and hybrid work environments.  As remote and hybrid work became more prevalent over the last year, systems implementing the Serious Illness Care Program rapidly transitioned the in-person […]

  • Palliative Pharmacy Care Course

    online

    Pharmacists are integral members of the multi-disciplinary team delivering palliative care to those facing life-threatening illness, including at the end of life. As more patients wish to remain at home for the end of life, pharmacists are increasingly called upon to contribute expertise in palliative care pharmacy outside of institutional settings. This course, specially designed […]

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Palliative Care Pharmacy

    online

    ONLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Developed in partnership between Victoria Hospice and Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria. Learners will acquire the specialized knowledge and skills to support patients and families as well as other members of the interprofessional team in providing palliative care. Topics include: The pharmacist’s role in a palliative care team […]

    495$

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • ACP Facilitator Training

    online

    This 3-part online training for BC non-profits equips your organization to host ACP sessions to members of the public. Includes 6 hours of training, a robust library of resources & coaching to help you get started.

    Free

  • ACP Facilitator Training

    online

    This 3-part online training for BC non-profits equips your organization to host ACP sessions to members of the public. Includes 6 hours of training, a robust library of resources & coaching to help you get started.

    Free

  • ACP Facilitator Training

    online

    This 3-part online training for BC non-profits equips your organization to host ACP sessions to members of the public. Includes 6 hours of training, a robust library of resources & coaching to help you get started.

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • ACP Facilitator Training

    online

    This 3-part online training for BC non-profits equips your organization to host ACP sessions to members of the public. Includes 6 hours of training, a robust library of resources & coaching to help you get started.

  • ACP Facilitator Training

    online

    This 3-part online training for BC non-profits equips your organization to host ACP sessions to members of the public. Includes 6 hours of training, a robust library of resources & coaching to help you get started.

  • ACP Facilitator Training

    online

    This 3-part online training for BC non-profits equips your organization to host ACP sessions to members of the public. Includes 6 hours of training, a robust library of resources & coaching to help you get started.

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free

  • Grief Chats Q&A

    online

    Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for the first Grief Chats Q&A – a monthly webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief. Click to Register

    Free