Find out about workshops, conferences, and courses on palliative and end of life care for health care professionals in our Education Bulletin.
Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Funded by Alberta Health Continuing Care Branch, the Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PEOLC) portfolios and the Provincial PEOLC team within AHS are excited to partner with Pallium Canada to deliver Online LEAP training to health care providers and health care aids at no cost to the learners across the province until March 31, 2024.
Pallium’s award-winning LEAP courses are considered the gold standard for PEOLC education for health care organizations and professionals in Canada. LEAP courses provide health care providers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to help provide palliative care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.
If you are interested about which LEAP courses are available and the eligibility to participate in this opportunity, view Provincial Education Online Opportunities.
Mary O’Connor Conference – Calgary Zone
The annual Mary O'Connor Palliative and Hospice Care Conference offers an opportunity for health care providers from diverse backgrounds to come together to learn about current trends and gain new information regarding palliative care.
For more information on the conference and how register visit the event's website.
Methadone for Pain in Palliative Care Course
This course is for doctors wishing to improve their knowledge and develop core competencies in methadone prescribing for pain management in palliative care.
Mainpro-M1 credit and Royal College CME credit (Section 1) accredited educational program by the Royal College
NOTE: This course is for learning purposes only. Physicians are required to obtain a methadone license from Health Canada prior to prescribing methadone.
Pain & Symptom Workshop - Edmonton Zone
This one-day workshop in the Edmonton Zone focuses on the care of the palliative patient. It includes case studies. The topics presented include: pain, dyspnea, GI complications, depression/anxiety/wellbeing, communication, delirium/palliative sedation and end-of-life care. The topics are presented with a focus on nursing environments in community and acute care practice.
On Hold. Please refer to the Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End-of-Life Care (LEAP) Course.
Palliative Education and Research Day – Edmonton Zone
Covenant Health is proud to support this annual palliative care conference. The event provides delegates the opportunity to gather, meet, share experiences and exchange ideas with colleagues representing many disciplines from all over Alberta and surrounding provinces.
For more information on the conference and how register visit the event's website:
Alberta Hospice and Palliative Care Association: resources, education, and conferences for public and health care professionals working in palliative care
Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association: resources, education, and conferences for health care professionals working in palliative care
Canadian Virtual Hospice - Courses and Conferences: view/post upcoming palliative and end of life care courses and conferences in Canada and around the world
Victoria Hospice – Health Professional Courses: Upcoming courses in palliative and end of life care for health care professionals
