The Understanding Palliative Care module is one way to learn about palliative care. See below for a list of other ways to improve knowledge and skills related to palliative care.
Dying to Know | Join Hospice Calgary monthly for their virtual education series. Includes practical information and self-care strategies for those who have serious illnesses or are providing care to someone who is.
Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care | An educational series developed by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to improve understanding of palliative care and to nurture churches that are Compassionate Communities.
Last Aid | A practical three-hour course that provides education on end-of-life care to the public. It covers: dying as a normal part of life, planning ahead, relieving suffering and final goodbyes. Developed in Europe and now available in Canada through Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, Albertans are welcome to participate in the virtual sessions offered.
Living My Culture | An extensive collection of short videos developed by Canadian Virtual Hospice. People from diverse cultures and speaking a variety of languages share their stories and wisdom about living with serious illness, end of life and grief to support others.
Roadshow | A bi-annual series of educational workshops to increase palliative care knowledge and skills organized by the Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association, the Roadshow is open to clinicians, volunteers and the general public, with options for in-person and virtual attendance.
The Waiting Room Revolution | A podcast to empower people to "unlock a better illness experience" by educating people about what to expect, ask and do when they face health crises. Co-hosted by a palliative care physician and a researcher, the podcast includes interviews with clinicians, patients and families.
Looking to help others?
Hello, my name is Renzo and I'm an active volunteer with several local community organizations. I've noticed a real disconnect. While my community organizations want to help people, they all shy away from assisting people with life-limiting illnesses. This doesn't seem right.
Why aren't more organizations helping people who are approaching the end of their life?