Palliative Education Calendar
Otago Community Hospice provides a wide range of education - much of which is now available on-line.
For further information, check out the programme calendar below, or email education@otagohospice.co.nz
Education
Hospice NZ Breakfast Lecture - May (webinar)
Topic: AYA Palliative Care Working Group presenting, Ka Whai Awa, Ka Whai Ara – Launching Resources for Young People with a Serious Illness in Aotearoa.
Time:7.30am
Registration via Hospice NZ
Palliative Care for Care Assistants (Dunedin)
Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)
This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.
Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.
Date: Thurday 26th June 2025.
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.
Register HERE
Syringe Driver Competency Workshop (Dunedin)
One Hour Workshop (Face to Face)
Designed to assist Nurses to obtain the theoretical and practical skills required to manage syringe drivers in their place of practice.
The Syringe Driver Training is a combination of online learning, followed by a one hour practical competency workshop at Otago Community Hospice.
Date: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.
Sign up HERE for online learning and assessments. Online assessments must be completed first before registering for workshop.
Register HERE for the 1 hour practical competency workshop held at Otago Community Hospice on Thursday 3rd July.
On-site workshops can also be arranged at residential care facilities. Email our Residential Care Team, rct@otagohospice.co.nz, to arrange a suitable date and time.
Fundamentals of Palliative Care Workshop (Dunedin)
Dunedin Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)
For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:
- Essence of Palliative Care.
- The Palliative Care Approach.
- Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
- Care & Support at the End of Life.
Date: Thursday 12th August 2025
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.
Overview Video: Watch this short (2 min) introductory video to learn about the programme, how to sign up, complete it, and where to get support.
Please note, you must complete the online learning prior to booking this workshop.
Register HERE for Full Day Workshop.
Palliative Care for Care Assistants (Oamaru)
Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)
This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.
Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.
Date: Thurday 4th September 2025.
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Venue: 153 Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400
Register HERE
Syringe Driver Competency Workshop (Dunedin)
One Hour Workshop (Face to Face) 12.30m to 1.30pm
Designed to assist Nurses to obtain the theoretical and practical skills required to manage syringe drivers in their place of practice.
The Syringe Driver Training is a combination of online learning, followed by a one hour practical competency workshop at Otago Community Hospice.
Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.
Sign up HERE for online learning and assessments. Online assessments must be completed first before registering for workshop.
Register HERE for the 1 hour competency workshop.
On-site workshops can also be arranged at residential care facilities. Email our Residential Care Team, rct@otagohospice.co.nz, to arrange a suitable date and time.
Palliative Care for Care Assistants - Online
Four x 2 hour sessions (Online)
This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.
Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.
Delivered via Zoom, four x 2 hour sessions. You are required to attend all four sessions to receive certificate.
Dates & Time: Thurdays 3pm - 5pm (November 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th)
Register via HERE