Sign up for Hospice’s palliative care workshops
The organisation is offering various specialised workshops and courses aimed at enhancing the care of patients.
Seasoned home-based carers, healthcare professionals, spiritual leaders and compassionate community members are invited to sign up for one of Hospice East Rand’s palliative care training workshops.
The organisation offers home-based palliative care to those living with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It has a range of courses providing valuable insights and practical skills.
One-day workshops:
• Spiritual palliative care workshop.
Spiritual leaders and counsellors are invited to attend this workshop on March 14.
Gain valuable insights and tools to provide holistic support for those during difficult times.
• Palliative care workshop for carers.
Are you a caregiver or family member looking after a loved one?
Learn essential skills and strategies to enhance your caregiving journey and provide the best support.
The workshop takes place on April 17.
• Hopeful grieving and bereavement workshop.
Navigating grief can be overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone.
Join Hospice on October 9 for a special workshop for bereaved family members, caregivers, spiritual leaders and counsellors.
Discover insights and resources to find hope and healing.
Five-day courses:
• Introduction to palliative care for carers.
This course equips trained home-based carers, community workers, nursing assistants and social workers with essential knowledge and skills in palliative care.
The scheduled dates are April 8 to 12, July 15 to 19, and October 14 to 18.
• Introduction to palliative care for health professionals.
Do you want to enhance your palliative care expertise? This course is for medical officers, professional nurses, clinical nurse practitioners and allied workers.
The scheduled course dates are May 13 to 17, August 26 to 30, and November 18 to 22.
• Full-time home-based personal care worker course:
Are you passionate about providing care to others?
The 12-month programme comprises five knowledge modules, six practical modules, and eight workplace experience modules. Registration for this course closes on June 30, with the course starting on September 2.
To secure your spot to embark on a journey of learning, growth and support with Hospice East Rand, call 011 422 1531 or email training@hospiceeastrand.co.za (CC info@hospiceeastrand.co.za).
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