Events for Health-Care Professionals
The team at BCCPC has gathered links to education events designed for Health Care Providers caring for people affected by life-limiting illness. The events are not created or endorsed by BCCPC unless stated in the description.
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 1: Principles of Palliative Care and Palliative Approach – cohort 2
Resources: Domain 1 - Session summary notes Feb 17 Associated Learning Hub module: Domain 1: Principles of Palliative Care & Palliative Approach This session introduces key concepts of a palliative approach. Discussions questions and a case study will be explored to help learners identify what using a palliative approach looks like in practice.
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 2: Cultural Safety & Humility – cohort 2
This session explores foundational concepts relating to culture and how locations of privilege and discrimination impact our experiences of giving and receiving care. Scenarios will be presented to learners and the session will focus on recognizing ways to respond, identifying that each individual we care for is unique, and understanding personal and systemic biases. Resources: […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 3: Communication – cohort 2
This session explore foundational concepts relating to communication, including active listening and how to enter into conversations with people that will centre around what is important to them and their families. Learners will have the opportunity in the session to practice some of these skills. Resources: Domain 3 - Session summary notes March 3 Associated […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 4: Comfort and Quality of Life – cohort 2
This session is an introduction to promoting comfort and quality of life for people with life-limiting illness. Learners will discuss applying the steps of symptom management and supporting wellness to a case study. Resources: Domain 4 - Session summary notes March 10 Associated Learning Hub module: Domain 4: Comfort & Quality of Life
All Together: Compassion Matters
This session we explored the concept and practice of compassionate communities as captured in Dr. Julian Abel’s book The Compassion Project. Together we unpacked key elements of this public health approach to palliative care that is bringing significant health outcome improvements for individuals in communities around the globe. Resources: Session Recording https://youtu.be/25CpyVIw8VE PowerPoint slides deck Session […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 6: Loss, Grief, and Bereavement – cohort 2
This session will address the assumption that loss, grief and bereavement are thought of as a "linear" experience. This session aims to help you identify that people experience grief differently and explore ways to support grief and loss for both patients and their families through a case study Resources: Domain 6 - Session summary notes […]
National Caregiver Day: Supporting Caregivers Throughout Their Caring Journey
onlineIn honour of National Caregiver Day, annually on the first Tuesday in April), Carers Canada is offering webinars on supporting caregivers throughout their caring journey:Â Valuing the Voice of Caregivers and Patients, Grief from the First Step and Conversations Through the Journey. (Registration for the sessions is complimentary). Panel Discussion 1:Â Valuing the Voice of Caregivers and […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 7: Professional & Ethical Practice – cohort 2
Following the Domain 7 module on Learning Hub, this session introduces common ethical issues in end-of-life care. Learners will have the opportunity to practice ethical decision making by discussing a case study. Resources: Domain 7 - Session summary notes April 21 Associated Learning Hub module: Domain 7: Professional & Ethical Practice
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 8: Self-care – cohort 2
onlineThis session focuses on identifying self-care strategies and knowing how to support others in the workplace. This results in better patient outcomes, increased patient and family satisfaction, improving health care worker well-being, and preventing burnout. Resources: Domain 8 - Session summary notes April 28 Article on Self-care and reflective practice Associated Learning Hub module: Domain […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 5: Care Planning & Collaborative Practice – cohort 2
This session learners will reflect on the importance of ensuring their care aligns with the patient's goals of care. They will also be introduced to key aspects of what a care plan for someone with a life-limiting illness should include and apply these to a case study. Resources: Domain 5 - Session summary notes May […]
