This programme is not suitable for members of the public looking after their family/whanau.
This programme has been designed for Health Care Assistants & Support Workers working in Aged Residential Care or the community to improve their knowledge and understanding of palliative care.
The education is endorsed by Hospice New Zealand and a certificate will be awarded on completion of the programme.
- Please note, this workshop is 2 hours per session over 4 weeks and attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the Hospice NZ Palliative Care Certificate.
Topics covered include:
- Principles of palliative care
- Managing physical symptoms
- Care in the last days of life
- Communication
- Understanding loss and grief
- Spirituality and self-care
Target audience: Heath care assistants, Support workers and Caregivers working in rest homes & community homes
Max attendees 20: Early registration is advised.
Cost: No charge
Dates: (Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the HNZ certificate)
Session 1: Friday 1 August 2025
Session 2: Friday 8 August 2025
Session 3: Friday 15 August 2025
Session 4: Friday 22 August2025
Time: 1000 -1200 (Attendees are asked to arrive 10 minutes early to sign in.
Limited attendees: Registration is essential
Venue: Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Road, Stoke, Nelson
Car Parking: We kindly ask if you would please park on Suffolk Road to save the car parks for hospice patients visitors & hospice pool cars.
