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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  • Conversation on Guilt, Trauma, and Reactions to Changing Practices During COVID-19

    This webinar is a collaborative effort between the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) and the Social Work Hospice ad Palliative Care Network (SWHPN). Join our seasoned panel of discussion leaders for an open conversation pertaining to guilt, trauma, and reactions to changing practices during COVID-19. Some topics the panel will cover: Loss of immediate […]

  • Childcare and Caregiving During COVID: Challenges for Palliative Care Health Care Workers

    RECORDING AVAILABLE HERE This webinar will reflect on how COVID-19 has brought new challenges for palliative care professionals who also have responsibilities of caring for children, elderly parents, and others, while simultaneously trying to fulfill work-related obligations. The webinar will also solicit input from panelists and participants on balancing home and work responsibilities moving forward. […]

  • Grief and COVID-19 for healthcare providers: Staying connected in a time of loss and uncertainty

    Free webinar through Canadian Virtual Hospice. Presenters: Dr. Christopher MacKinnon (PhD, OPQ) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) To join the meeting: https://canadianvirtualhospice.adobeconnect.com/cvhcovid/ To optimize your experience, please download the Adobe Connect application. Please close any other programs or webpages before joining the webinar. *Teleconference is not offered. Please ensure that your computer speakers are working.

  • Advocating for Integration of Palliative Care into National COVID-19 Responses

    We invite you to join this week's Global Palliative Care Series webinar: Advocating for Integration of Palliative Care into National COVID-19 Responses. This Thursday 2 July 12 noon UTC/GMT -    8am New York -    1pm London -    3pm Kampala -    17:30 New Delhi -    8pm Singapore. To check your local time for the webinar, click […]

  • Global Palliative Care Series webinar: Palliative Care and COVID-19: Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Detainees, & LGBT+ People

    This Thursday 9 July 12 noon UTC/GMT. 8am New York 1pm London 3pm Kampala 17:30 New Delhi 8pm Singapore. To check your local time for the webinar, click here: https://bit.ly/2wOln1U. Participants will be able to join the conversation using the chat function. Distinguished panellists will include: Moderator Julia Downing, International Children's Palliative Care Network, UK & Uganda. […]

  • Key Principles of Psychosocial Practice in Death, Dying, and Bereavement

    Hosted by Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) We recognize that many psychosocial care providers, including psychologists, counsellors, and social workers are engaged in providing care and support to those people who are facing dying, death, and bereavement. This webinar will highlight some key psychosocial principles and explore their relevance to end of life care […]

  • Having Difficult Conversations: Communication Tips & Strategies in the context of COVID-19

    Organized by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) Session One: Introduction to Healthcare Consent, Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversation This session will describe an approach to Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants will gain […]

  • Palliative Care in the Context of Behavioral Health and Addiction

    Master Clinician Series In this Master Clinician, Lauran Hardin, MSN, RN-BC, CNL, and Shelly Viva, LCSW, will share practical strategies to help palliative care teams provide compassionate care for patients with complex needs, specifically people with a history of substance use disorders, co-occurring with mental health issues. Participants will learn about core competencies to improve […]

  • Shortage of Palliative Care Medications During COVID-19 – Part Two

    This webinar is a follow up to the one held on April 15, 2020 addressing the issue of palliative care medication shortages during COVID-19. Part two will explore recent experiences with drug shortages and provide additional recommendations. The topic for this webinar has been developed in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians. […]

  • Addressing Caregiver Burnout: Finding and Accessing Supports

    Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association invites you to attend a 3-Part Webinar Series on the topic of Addressing Caregiver Burnout: Finding and Accessing Supports Target Audience: Healthcare providers and professional caregivers Cost:$100 (+HST) to attend all three sessions Click here for full session descriptions and to register. Webinar One - Aug 5, 2020 […]