This is an education programme specifically designed to provide Health Care Assistants with key principles, practical knowledge, and skills of palliative care.
The topics covered are:
- Introduction to palliative care
- Pain and other symptoms assessment and management
- Communication skills to support dying people, their families, and whanau
- The last days of life.
Location: Rotorua Community Hospice, 1469 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua (face-to-face education session).
Dates:
9.00am–3.30pm – Thursday 15th February 2024
9.00am–3.30pm – Thursday 30th May 2024
9.00am–3.30pm – Thursday 22nd August 2024
9.00am–3.30pm – Thursday 21st November 2024
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: Places are limited – please book your spot by contacting our Clinical Administrator on info@rotoruahospice.co.nz or phone 07 343 6591.