Palliative and Hospice Care
Palliative and hospice care are both centered on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, but they differ in timing, goals, and care plans.
This course helps caregivers understand how to shift from a “”curing”” mindset to a “”comforting”” approach — learning when to observe, when to comfort, and when to report while supporting the person-centred approach to palliative and end-of-life care practiced in British Columbia.
Through real-world examples, you’ll explore how interdisciplinary teams collaborate to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and how caregivers can support clients and families with empathy and professionalism at the end of life.
45 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
After completing this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Define palliative and hospice care and explain their shared goals.
- Identify members and roles of the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate how to provide comfort and reassurance during end-of-life stages.
- Recognize and manage caregiver grief through healthy coping and supervision.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients, families, and care teams.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
