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.
CPCNA Webinar: Celebrating pioneers in palliative care nursing: past and present
Event hosted by:​ Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association (CPCNA) Event cost: FREE for Members $40 for non-Members There is limited capacity so register early! CPCNA is pleased to present Marie Cooper RN BSc MSc, Project Lead at St Christopher’s Hospice (UK) who will be speaking to us on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 at 1200-1300 (EST). […]
Conversation Event ( The New Denver Hospice Society)
onlineMay 25th 5pm-6:30pm Please register by May 21st Call: (250)-551-6190 E-mail: [email protected]
Bereavement Support Group
Event hosted by: NEW WEST HOSPICE SOCIETY Start date: April 6, 2021 for 8 weeks To register, please contact [email protected] or call 236-333-5150
Information Session Part 1 (Ridge Meadows Seniors Society)
in-personRegister by May 10, 2021 Call:Â (604) 380-0516 Email:Â [email protected] (in-person)
Session 8 Topic – Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)–Bill C-7 Legislative Changes May 2021Â
Competencies – Domain 5 – Care planning & collaborative practice. Explores MAiD-related feelings, worries, and hopes with people and their family. May provide leadership in case reviews and debriefings. Leads/facilitates inter-professional team and family meetings to plan care that addresses complex psychosocial issues. Advocates for the role of the social worker/counsellor in responding to complex situations.  Domain 7 – Professional & ethical practice. Facilitates inter-professional team reflection to identify group values and ethical practices, and the impact of these on people, families, and the team Describe the context of MAiD including changes with new legislation, Bill C-7  Distinguish between desire to die statements and requests for MAiD and describe strategies for responding appropriately to each  Identify areas for assessment with a request for MAiD, including the patient, family, and staff  Understand how to contact MAiD co-ordinators in each health authority  Understand where to look for additional information and resources on MAiDÂ
Conversation Event (Ridge Meadows Seniors Society)
onlineRegister by May 10, 2021 Call:Â (604) 380-0516 Email:Â [email protected] (in-person)
Conversation Event (The New Denver Hospice Society)
onlineMay 29th 11am- 12:30pm Please register by May 21st Call: (250)-551-6190 E-mail: [email protected]
Conversation Event (CareRx Vancouver Downtown Pharmacy)
onlineMay 31st 10:00am-11:30am (Online -Microsoft Teams) Please register by May 26th Call: 604-679-1289 email: [email protected]
Information Session Part 2 (Ridge Meadows Seniors Society)
in-personRegister by May 10, 2021 Call:Â (604) 380-0516 Email:Â [email protected] (in-person)
Webinar Series: Addressing our grief associated with COVID
Event hosted by: This series of webinars is brought to you through a partnership between Life & Death Matters Inc.,  Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. These webinars are for Personal Support Workers, Health Care Assistants, and Continuing Care Assistants, and will be beneficial for everyone supporting people with life-limiting and life-threatening illness. We have […]
