The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a series of learning packages designed for any health care worker – registered and non-registered – who are caring for people with a palliative care need. It provides the learner with a broad overview of how to provide palliative care to people in their last days of life.
The programme is delivered via a blended model of learning, consisting of five online modules and a one-day workshop offered at Waipuna Hospice.
Watch this short (two minutes) introductory video before you get started. It includes what is covered in the programme, how to register, what you need to do to complete the programme and where to go for support.
Essence of Palliative Care – covers palliative care concepts and the culture of care.
The Palliative Care Approach – covers communication, ethics, and spirituality
Managing Pain and Long-Term Illness – covers pain, other symptoms, and pharmacology. Chronic illness and dementia
Care and Support at the End-of-Life – covers last days of life, grief, loss, and caring for ourselves.
These courses can be completed independently, with a certificate of completion available for each.
NOTE: To participate in a workshop, the online learning relevant to that workshop will need to be completed first.
The workshop is a full day of learning held at Waipuna Hospice. A certificate of completion is provided. It is highly recommended to do the online learning prior to the workshop.
Cost: $100 per person
Workshops Dates in 2026:
