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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  • Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association – 2022 Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Learning Institute

    online

    The 2022 CHPCA Learning Institute is going virtual. Due to the unpredictability of COVID-19 and public health measures, the CHPCA will be presenting the 2022 Learning Institute online. The Learning Institute will continue to offer the same fantastic caliber of content, including five unique education streams – offering the most innovative and timely teachings in […]

  • National Caregiver Day: Supporting Caregivers Throughout Their Caring Journey

    online

    In honour of National Caregiver Day, annually on the first Tuesday in April), Carers Canada is offering webinars on supporting caregivers throughout their caring journey: Valuing the Voice of Caregivers and Patients, Grief from the First Step and Conversations Through the Journey. (Registration for the sessions is complimentary). Panel Discussion 1: Valuing the Voice of Caregivers and […]

  • Quality Forum 2023

    Vancouver, BC Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The Quality Forum is our annual conference that brings together British Columbia’s health care community to share and discuss how to improve quality across the continuum of care. Quality Forum 2023 will be held on June 6 – 8 in Vancouver, BC. Cost TBA More information to come!

  • Palliative Care Education & Research Conference, Covenant Health Alberta

    online

    This year's theme is Personalized Palliative Care: Caring for People & Communities, Honouring people where they are at. This conference is a virtual event online, and registration is open through Covenant Health Alberta's event website. Ensuring that the needs and wishes of each person with a life-limiting illness and their family are understood.​ Learn about […]

  • Living with Grief: Adjusting to Life after Loss (in-person, Victoria BC)

    Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC, Canada

    A one-time, interactive workshop covering the basics of grief and mourning, and ways to cope for those who are bereaved following the death of a loved one. This is an interactive workshop that encourages sharing from participants while learning about different ideas around grief and mourning. The workshop is free of charge. Visit the event […]

  • Journal Club: “The Future of Palliative Care? Overview of the Current Research on Artificial Intelligence in Palliative Care” (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)

    Journal Club with Dr. Tamara O'Shea: "The Future of Palliative Care? Overview of the Current Research on Artificial Intelligence in Palliative Care" The Division of Palliative is excited to present the 2023/2024 Educational Rounds schedule. Dr. Matthieu Hubert is the Educational Rounds Lead and reviews feedback from each rounds to develop and book in speakers […]

  • A Research to Practice Webinar: Building palliative care capacity by engaging generalist providers and patients and families

    online

    A Research to Practice Webinar Presenter: Dr. Hsien Seow, Professor, McMaster University; Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation. Dr. Seow will share results from his national randomized trial, called CAPACITI, which tested palliative care education in primary care teams. He will also share the lessons learned from the Waiting Room Revolution […]

  • Palliative Care in the Emergency Department – CPCNA Webinar

    online

    Canadian Palliative Nursing Association September 28th  1200-1300 (EST) CPCNA is presenting Katie Nichol Virtual session (0900-1000 PST) "Palliative Care in the Emergency Department" Many patients have palliative needs that would be better served outside of the acute care setting, but once admitted to the hospital, it may be difficult to transition back to the community. […]

  • Case Rounds: “Palliative Care in LTC” (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)

    Case Rounds with Dr. Caroline Baldwin: "Palliative Care in LTC" The Division of Palliative is excited to present the 2023/2024 Educational Rounds schedule. Dr. Matthieu Hubert is the Educational Rounds Lead and reviews feedback from each rounds to develop and book in speakers and topics for upcoming sessions. To sign up for Educational Rounds meetings, […]

  • Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference

    Ottawa Marriott Hotel Ottawa, BC, Canada

    The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference (CHPCA Conference) is the country’s premier hospice palliative care conference. The conference will return to an in-person format this year at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel from October 12 – October 14, 2023.  Bringing together hospice palliative care professionals of all stripes, the CHPCA conference program offers a wide […]

  • Journal Club (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)

    Journal Club with Dr. Elizabeth Berry (details TBA) The Division of Palliative is excited to present the 2023/2024 Educational Rounds schedule. Dr. Matthieu Hubert is the Educational Rounds Lead and reviews feedback from each rounds to develop and book in speakers and topics for upcoming sessions. To sign up for Educational Rounds meetings, access slides […]

  • Hospice Education Days 2023, BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

    Tigh- Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre Parksville, BC, Canada

    Hospice Education Days 2023 Join the Vancouver Island Hospice Federation (VIHoF) in partnership with the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) and the Fraser Federation of Hospices for a dynamic and collaborative 2 days of education, training and knowledge transfer to improve the quality of care for patients and families facing serious illness and suffering from grief and bereavement. The event will focus on promoting wellness […]

  • Case Rounds: “Coaching in the Context of CBME” (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)

    Case Rounds with Dr. Rose Hatala: "Coaching in the Context of CBME" The Division of Palliative is excited to present the 2023/2024 Educational Rounds schedule. Dr. Matthieu Hubert is the Educational Rounds Lead and reviews feedback from each rounds to develop and book in speakers and topics for upcoming sessions. To sign up for Educational […]

  • UBC Division of Palliative Care CME Day 2023 – Virtual Conference

    online

    UBC Division of Palliative Care CME Day 2023 Virtual Conference Date: Friday, November 17, 2023 Supporting patients as a whole-person remains at the forefront of palliative approach to care. This year, the focus is on palliative care of the mind and alleviation of psychological suffering through the use of cutting edge therapy and treatments. Don't […]

  • Journal Club (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)

    Journal Club with Dr. Emily Wilkerson (details TBA) The Division of Palliative is excited to present the 2023/2024 Educational Rounds schedule. Dr. Matthieu Hubert is the Educational Rounds Lead and reviews feedback from each rounds to develop and book in speakers and topics for upcoming sessions. To sign up for Educational Rounds meetings, access slides […]

  • “Dementia Care for clients and Families – A Palliative Approach” Webinar, Winter Lunch & Learn Series

    online

    Each year, BCHPCA organizes two Lunch and Learn Series, providing a diverse range of educational sessions for both its members and the general public. Given the themes and topics covered, this webinar series can benefit not just the hospice palliative care community but also individuals working in charitable, non-profit, public, and private sector organizations, including […]