Education & Resources
Hospice Calgary has a long history of providing educational opportunities and training for professionals, volunteers and the general public who want to broaden their understanding of palliative and hospice care, and further enhance their skills in supporting individuals and their families living with a life threatening illness or who are bereaved.
EXCITING NEWS! As of September 2009, Hospice Calgary is now an approved Continuing Education Accredited Provider for Category "A" credits by the Association of Social Work Boards! Please see individual listings below for workshops that qualify for the credits.
EDUCATION CENTRE
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Diversity Conversations: Sharing Experiences with Humility — “Gay/Lesbian Issues Related to End of Life Care”
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 1245 - 70 Avenue S.E. Join us as Blair Collins, a staff member of Hospice Calgary, and James Tweedie, Executive Director of Calgary Outlink: The Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity, provide an overview of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Trans-identified community, and the end of life issues specific to this community. There is no cost to attend this session, however, donations to Hospice Calgary are appreciated. For more information or to register, please call our receptionist at 403-263-4525 or e-mail .
Training for Professionals
- DATE TBA for Spring 2010 - "Loss and Grief - Working with Children and Teens" (Level 1) - 6 Category A Credits - Cost: $125 per person
Watch this space for updates or contact Blair Collins for more information at or 403-263-4525.
Check out our Patients and Families section for more information on dates and times for upcoming groups and programs.
LINKS
CANADIAN HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION
ALBERTA HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION
QUALITY END-OF-LIFE COALITION OF CANADA