The need to update skills, keep abreast of new knowledge and developments and contribute to existing services is the focus of all health professionals with an interest in palliative care.
Hospice New Zealand is actively involved in education and workforce development and is committed to collaboratively building capacity and capability (internally and externally) in palliative care practice, across a range of professions and settings via the provision of palliative care education.
Education on offer includes:
Fundamentals of Palliative Care Palliative care lecture series
Palliative Care for Caregivers course Syringe Driver Competency
Foundations of Spiritual Care Annual education scholarships
Upcoming Events:
Hospice New Zealand Conference 4-5 Nov 2024
If you work in palliative and end of life care, you can find learning and development opportunities on the Hospice New Zealand learning platform the Knowledge Hub which is currently being developed further.
