BC Centre for Palliative Care

Project ECHO- Basic Sessions: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | online
“All teach, all learn”
The Northern Health Palliative Care Consultation Team is pleased to offer education using the Project ECHO Model™ via Zoom. ECHO provides an opportunity for clinicians from all areas to connect and participate in case-based education with peers and palliative care experts.
The ECHO Model:

Each session begins with introductions and a 15-20 minute didactic presentation.
The remainder of the session will be spent discussing a case presentation, allowing for participant questions and discussion.
Extra time can be used for any additional questions or discussion with the Palliative Care Consultation Team. You will need a device that allows Zoom, a microphone, and a camera. You may need to request IT install Zoom on your device.

To register, please email: Palliative.Care.Consult.Team@northernhealth.ca

Grief Chats Q&A
2024-01-08 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.
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Dying on the Streets: The Palliative Outreach Program
2024-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 | online
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Guest Presenter: Shelley Tysick
Join us for this exciting webinar with Shelley Tysick, as she discusses her experiences as a RN supporting people living and dying on the streets of Victoria, B.C. As all communities are seeing increased numbers of people whose lives are in disarray, it is common to see individuals sleeping and living in makeshift shelters. For those living with life-threatening illness, it is important to be able to provide care that meets the person’s needs, where ever there are living.
Join us for this webinar to enhance and deepen your understanding and capacity for applying the principles of palliative care in the context of structural vulnerabilities (Structural vulnerabilities refers to the lack of housing, health care, food, finances, and so on, that people may experience due to social, medical, cultural or family issues.) We will discuss the challenges and consequences related to the social determinants of health (SDOH) and inequitable access to palliative care. We round up the discussion by sharing strategies related to harm reduction, cultural humility and trauma informed care and how to integrate them into your current palliative practice.
This webinar will build capacity for individuals to understand and practice principles of palliative care in the context of equity:

Attendees will explore social determinants of health (SDOH) that disproportionately impact people living with structural vulnerability. Further understanding of disparities in access to healthcare, and strategies to promote equity in palliative services will be evident.
Attendees will be able to recognize the impact of trauma on patients and will gain practical tools for integrating trauma informed care (TIC) and cultural humility into palliative practice.
Attendees will understand harm reduction principles and will learn how harm reduction practices intersect with palliative care.

Project ECHO- Basic Sessions: Nausea & Vomiting
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | online

ACP Facilitator Training
2024-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Palliative Care Awareness: Bringing Hospice and Palliative Care to Home and Community
2024-03-18 11:30 - 2024-03-20 12:30 | Online/In-person
Spring Lunch & Learn Webinar Series REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT – IN PERSON SPACE IS LIMITED
Virtual: March 18-20, 2024 from 11:30am – 12:30pm PST
In-person: March 21 from 11:30am – 1:30am PST
Join us for our biannual Lunch and Learn Series, hosted by BCHPCA for both members and the public, covering a wide array of topics. For this Spring season, our series focuses on “Palliative Care Awareness: Bringing Hospice and Palliative Care to Home and Community.”
This series promises to be beneficial not only for the hospice palliative care community but also for individuals from charitable, non-profit, public, and private sector organizations. Whether you’re a staff member, volunteer, or leader, this event will provide valuable insights and resources to support advocacy, partnership building, and government relations tailored to community needs.
We are excited to welcome distinguished speakers who will lead stimulating discussions, provide training, and offer education on how leaders and organizational teams can establish strategic advocacy relationships. Attendees can expect to gain practical knowledge on creating a diverse and inclusive environment to enhance community awareness, through advocacy.

Dehydration in Palliative Care
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 | online
The Northern Health Palliative Care Consultation Team is pleased to offer education using the Project ECHO Model™ via Zoom. ECHO provides an opportunity for clinicians from all areas to connect and participate in case-based education with peers and palliative care experts.
The ECHO Model:
o Each session begins with introductions and a 15-20 minute didactic presentation.
o The remainder of the session will be spent discussing a case presentation, allowing for participant questions and discussion.
o Extra time can be used for any additional questions or discussion with the Palliative Care Consultation Team.
You will need a device that allows Zoom, a microphone, and a camera. You may need to request IT install Zoom on your device.
To register, please email: Palliative.Care.Consult.Team@northernhealth.ca

Case Rounds (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00
Case Rounds: 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 or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule

Palliative Care Pharmacy
2024-02-02 - 2024-03-15 | 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
Principles of pain management
Use of opioids in palliative care
Symptom management
Deprescribing
Drug-related adverse effects
Cancer-associated thrombosis

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Basic ECHO sessions- “All teach, all learn”
2024-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Topic: Dyspnea
The Northern Health Palliative Care Consultation Team is pleased to offer education using the Project ECHO Model™ via Zoom.
ECHO provides an opportunity for clinicians from all areas to connect and participate in case-based education with peers and palliative care experts.
The ECHO Model:
o Each session begins with introductions and a 15-20 minute didactic presentation.
o The remainder of the session will be spent discussing a case presentation, allowing for participant questions and discussion.
o Extra time can be used for any additional questions or discussion with the Palliative Care Consultation Team.
You will need a device that allows Zoom, a microphone, and a camera. You may need to request IT install Zoom on your device.
To register, please email: Palliative.Care.Consult.Team@northernhealth.ca

Journal Club (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2024-01-09 12:00 - 13:00
Journal Club with Dr. Emily Nguyen (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 or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule

Case Rounds: "Trauma-Informed Care" (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
Case Rounds with Dr. Dilshaan Panjwan: “Trauma-Informed 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 and topics for upcoming sessions.
To sign up for Educational Rounds meetings, access slides or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule

Case Rounds: "Trauma-Informed Care" (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
Case Rounds with Dr. Dilshaan Panjwani: “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 and topics for upcoming sessions.
To sign up for Educational Rounds meetings, access slides or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule

"Dementia Care for clients and Families - A Palliative Approach" Webinar, Winter Lunch & Learn Series
2023-12-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 staff, volunteers, and leaders. It offers a practical opportunity to develop transferable skills that can support their work and community involvement.
Dates: December 4, 5, 7, 8, 2023
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time
Virtual Sessions/Webinar
Register through through the British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association’s Website: https://bchpca.org/events/bchpca-winter-lunch-learn-series-2023/

Journal Club (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2023-11-21 12:00 - 13:00
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 or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule

UBC Division of Palliative Care CME Day 2023 - Virtual Conference
2023-11-17 | 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 miss this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded individuals and share the future of care for patients with life threatening illnesses.
To register and find out more visit: UBCCPC – UBC Division of Palliative Care CME Day 2023

Case Rounds: "Coaching in the Context of CBME" (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
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 Rounds meetings, access slides or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule

Hospice Education Days 2023, BC Hospice Palliative Care Association
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-04 | 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 for staff, volunteers and patients alike through strategic support and collaboration.
The Hospice Education Days event will be held in person at the Tigh- Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre in Parksville, BC and virtually via the BCHPCA Pheedloop event portal.

To register and find out more visit: BCHPCA.org/event

Journal Club (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2023-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
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 or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference
2023-10-12 - 2023-10-14 | 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 variety of sessions and topics. This biennial multi-day learning and networking event features cutting-edge presentations and research findings with a mix of applied and academic discussions.
Registration for the 2023 Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference is now open! Join hospice palliative care professionals, health care workers, academics, advocates, volunteers, and students from every corner of Canada to learn, share, and connect.
Register and find out more by visiting: CHPC.ca/Conference

Case Rounds: "Palliative Care in LTC" (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
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, access slides or recordings, or to reach out with an idea for a topic or speaker, please view their website for further information:
2025/2026 Educational Rounds Schedule
