Session 1
Thursday May 4
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tab 1
Introduction to Hospice/Palliative Care

Session 2
Saturday May 6
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tab 2
Pain and Symptom Management/The Dying Process
Tab 3
Needs of the Dying and Their Families

Session 3
Thursday May 11
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tab 4
Listening Skills: Way of Council
Complementary Therapies

Session 4
Thursday May 18
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tab 5
Communication Skills

Session 5
Thursday May 25
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tab 6
Grief and Bereavement Support

Session 6
Thursday June 1
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tab 7
Family Dynamics

Session 7
Thursday June 8
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tab 8
Cultural Awareness
Tab 9
Spiritual Care: Funerals and Memorials

Session 8
Saturday June 10
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tab 10
Self Care, Boundaries and Stress Management
Volunteer Panel / Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Certificates for Course Completion

Mission Hospice Society Office 32180 Hillcrest Avenue, Mission 604 826-2235

Spring 2017 Training Course Outline