Education
Introduction to Education:
A key feature of our palliative care is providing education for healthcare professionals involved in end of life care within the Taranaki region. Throughout the year our team offers holistic education that is practical, theoretical and reflective, across the range of topics relevant to palliative care. Education is provided by Specialists from our Medical, Nursing, Support Services (Counselling, Social Work, Spiritual) and Cultural Liaison teams. Our education programs seek to not only build skills across networks but also to support a shared care approach.
Education Programme Palliative Care for 2021
To request additional information regarding Education sessions please contact Paula King, the Hospice Taranaki Clinical Nurse Educator
- via telephone 06 753 7830 or,
- email Paula
Yarrow's Education Suite
Te Rangimarie
Hospice Taranaki
5 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310
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Genesis Oncology Palliative Care Lecture Series
Hospice NZ would like people to know that they will still be able to listen to any lecture via the Hospice NZ website - they usually have the most recent lecture added within two weeks of the presentation date, to listen into these lectures you can click on the link provided: https://www.hospice.org.nz/education-training/listen-to-lectures/
First Thursday of each month from 0730 - 0830
For further details please email Letiesha or telephone 06 753 7830
You are welcome to join our Hospice Taranaki staff in our Yarrow Wing Education Suite for these lectures.
Session dates for 2021 to be advised
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Link Nurse Group Meeting North/Central & South Taranaki
The aim of this is to develop and promote best practice in the provision of palliative care in the Aged Care sector, to maintain and support quality palliative care education within Taranaki, to review resources, share resources and offer peer support.
For registered/enrolled nurses.
Thursdays of every second month from 16:00 - 17:00. Dates to be advised.
No charge.
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Hospice New Zealand Syringe Driver Competency Program
The aim of this workshop is to assist Registered Nurses in aged residential care or private hospitals to increase knowledge, skills and competencies in the use of subcutaneous syringe drivers within a palliative care context.
This course is endorsed by Hospice New Zealand.
This is a 2 hour workshop + written assessment to achieve the Hospice NZ Competency Certificate.
2021 Dates
- Wednesday 10 February 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 10 March 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 7 April 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 9 June 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 7 July 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 11 August 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 6 October 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 3 November 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 1 December 1300 - 1500
There is a charge of $60 per person - an invoice will be sent when you have completed the "Registration". Click here for PDF flier
Failure to attend or cancellation within 72 hours of the course will still incur the full cost.
Register early to avoid disappointment - this will also assist us with the planning. Thank you.
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Hospice New Zealand Syringe Driver Refresher Program
2021 Dates:
- Wednesday 17 February 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 17 March 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 14 April 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 16 June 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 14 July 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 18 August 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 13 October 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 10 November 1300 - 1430
- Wednesday 8 December 1300 - 1430
There is a charge of $30 per person - an invoice will be sent when you have Registered - you must pay prior to the Education session
Failure to attend or cancellation within 72 hours of the course will still incur the full cost.
Register early to avoid disappointment - this will also assist us with the planning. Thank you.
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Available for all staff in Aged Care facilities, please click here to see and print the 'flier'
Topics covered are:
- Essence of Palliative Care
- Pain & Symptom Management
- Ethical Issues in Palliative Care
- Palliative Care for people with Chronic Illness
- Palliative Care for people with Dementia
- Communication Skills
- Last Days of Life
- Loss & Grief
- Caring for Ourselves
- Spirituality
One half day in the afternoon from 13:00 - 16:30 each week, for 5 weeks.
Dates:
- Wednesday 1 September
- Wednesday 8 September
- Wednesday 15 September
- Wednesday 22 September
- Wednesday 29 September
Cost: $75 - please complete this registration form - you will be invoiced and must pay prior to the Education session. No refunds.
Certificate of Attendance on completion of workshops is provided - you must attend all 5 sessions.
Fundamentals Programme certificate will be received when your reflective evaluation has been returned.
Requests for Education either at Te Rangimarie or offsite are invited.
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Palliative Education for Care Assistants Course
This education is designed to provide the key principle, practical knowledge and foundational skills of Palliative care to care assistants and home based support workers - but anyone can attend who has not had Palliative care experience and would like to feel they have knowledge in their role. It is provided as a "stepping stone" to the more comprehensive Fundamentals of Palliative Care which will be run later in the year. This course runs on 4 consecutive weeks through May. There is no charge for this course.
For further information, please contact Paula King - paula.king@hospicetaranaki.org.nz
REGISTER>>>please click here to read and print the 'flier'
2021 Dates
- Wednesday 5 May 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 12 May 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 19 May 1300 - 1500
- Wednesday 26 May 1300 - 1500
No charge for these Education Sessions