Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care – Sault Ste Marie ON & Algoma Fall Session

Fundamentals Core Program Snapshot:

·  Reading requirements: Chapter 1-11 Program Guide

·  E-Learning Modules: Eleven (11) E-Learning Modules are to be completed throughout the course; each requires approximately 30 minutes of time

·  Peer to Peer Exchange: Two opportunities for learners to connect with each other to enable collaborative learning and shared solution finding

·  Reflective Activity: Learners to complete 1 reflective activity

·  In-Person Case Based Learning Sessions: 3 facilitated in-class sessions

Fundamentals Enhanced Program Snapshot (additional module for nurses only)

·  Enhanced Module for NPs, RNs, RPNs: the Enhanced Module covers an additional two chapters of material (12 &13), 2 accompanying E-learning modules, and a 60-90 minute coaching session with the Palliative Pain & Symptom Management Consultant/Nurse Educator (Lisa Rowlinson).

In-Person Case Based Learning Sessions:

Week / Time / Location / Topic
Week 1 / 09:00-12:00 / In-person Case Based Learning
Week 4 / 09:00-12:00 / In-person Case Based Learning
Week 6 / 09:00-12:00 / In-person Case Based Learning

Component completion:

1.  Read listed chapters and complete related E-learning module. (i.e. Chapters 1&2, E-learning A&B). Reading materials to be provided at first in-class learning session.

2.  Access to E-learning module link will be provided on confirmation of your email address at first in-class session

3.  Criteria for Certificate of Completion:

·  100% attendance at the three In-Person Case Based Learning sessions

·  Read the assigned Program chapters

·  Complete the assigned E-learning modules

·  Complete the Reflective Activity

·  Participation in two Peer–to-Peer Exchanges

·  Participation in classroom discussions

Wk / Dates / Time / Location / Activities
#1 / In class / 3 hrs / In-Person Learning #1: 3 hour session
Read: Chapters 1 2, Program Guide
E-Learn: Modules A B (30 minutes each)
#2 / Read: Chapters 3 4 Program Guide
E-Learn: Modules C D
Peer-to-Peer Debrief (30 min. in person or teleconference)
#3 / Read: Chapters 5 6 Program Guide
E-Learn: Modules E F
RA / 1 hr / Reflective Activity (RA) independent assignment – begin working on the RA
#4 / In class / 3hrs / In-Person Learning #2: 3 hour session
Read: Chapters 7, 8 & 9 Program Guide
E-Learn: Modules G, H & J (note: no “i” module)
#5 / Read: Chapters 10 & 11 Program Guide
E-Learn: Modules K & L
Peer-to-Peer Debrief (30 min. in person or teleconference)
RA / Reflective Activity (RA) to be completed prior to last in-person learning session. A copy must be handed in.
#6 / In class / 3 hrs / In-Person Learning #3: 3 hour session
TBD / Fundamentals Enhanced:
RNs/RPNs
ONLY / Read: Chapters 12 &13 Program Guide
E-Learn: Modules M & N
In-person Orientation & Looking Forward

NB- OTN will be available if there is interest. Therefore any interest out of Sault Ste. Marie requiring OTN will need to be addressed 3 weeks prior to start date.

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