Virtual Education
As a not-for-profit organization, HopeHealth is dedicated to enriching the depth of knowledge on serious illness, dementia care, palliative care, hospice, home health and grief support for clinicians in our community.
Virtual Education Courses for Clinical Professionals
We are pleased to offer the following courses virtually as part of our hospice and palliative care education curriculum for clinical professionals. All courses are free of charge and are held through Zoom. Educational credits available. More topics and dates will be added in the coming months. For questions, please email CommunityEducation@HopeHealthCo.org.
Please note: all times are Eastern Time (US).
Palliative Care and Hospice: A Perfect Partnership
September 22, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 7, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
November 23, 2021 • 10 – 11 a.m.
Learn the differences between palliative care and hospice and how they benefit patients when utilized as partners. Participants will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences with patients in need of supportive services and the challenges they face when explaining the different options.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Managing Pain and End of Life
September 30, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This course reviews best practices for identifying and managing pain. Utilizing case scenarios participants will learn to formulate an effective plan of care. Discussions will explore barriers to adequate pain management including the myths and facts about morphine.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Hospice Symptom Management Part 1
October 6, 2021 • 10 – 11 a.m.
November 9, 2021 • 12 – 1 p.m.
This two-part series provides a comprehensive review of the most common symptoms that cause discomfort at end of life. Part 1 focuses on assessing and treating pain, dyspnea and anxiety and how these symptoms are typically treated. Each class includes using assessment tools and case scenarios to promote group interaction and discussion.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Hospice Symptom Management Part 2
September 23, 2021 • 1 – 2 p.m.
October 13, 2021 • 10 – 11 a.m.
November 30, 2021 • 12 – 1 p.m.
Part 2 focuses on assessing and treating nausea/vomiting, delirium, agitation and constipation and discusses how these symptoms are typically treated and which medications to initiate for maximum effectiveness. Each class includes using assessment tools and case scenarios to promote group interaction and discussion.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Pediatric Pearls for Non-Pediatric Professionals
October 12, 2021 • 1 – 2 p.m.
November 2, 2021 • 1 – 2 p.m.
This course will provide non-pediatric clinicians expert advice on how to observe and assess pediatric patients. It will also provide you with explanations of the most common pediatric conditions leading to end-of-life care for this population and tools for communicating with both the child and their parents.
1 CE available for SW; CE pending for RN/LPN
Pediatric Hospice: The Psychosocial Aspects of Care
October 18, 2021 • 1 – 2:30 p.m.
November 15, 2021 • 1 – 2:30 p.m.
In this course you will receive insight into the psychosocial aspects of caring for pediatric patients at end-of-life. With tips on how to communicate best with the child and their family, you will leave with a bolstered confidence in providing care to such a special population.
1 CE available for SW; CE pending for RN/LPN
Dementia Symptoms and Behavior Changes
September 29, 2021 • 10 – 11:30 a.m.
October 26, 2021 • 12 – 1:30 p.m.
November 17, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This course will discuss 10 of the most common symptoms and behaviors faced by a person living with dementia and their family. Gain insight from the experts as to why dementia symptoms and behaviors occur and a non-pharmacological intervention to utilize when they do occur.
1 CE available for SW; CE pending for RN/LPN
Dementia: Understanding the Aging Brain
October 21, 2021 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
November 4, 2021 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This presentation is intended to educate healthcare professionals on the effects of dementia on the brain and the five senses, how to apply this knowledge to care provided and how to utilize the positive physical approach to connect with the person prior to providing care.
2 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
My Family Member Has Dementia: Helping Young People Maintain Their Relationships with Their Loved One
November 10, 2021 • 10 – 11 a.m.
November 22, 2021 • 10 – 11 a.m.
This course is designed to help adults identify ways that dementia affects the relationship between children/teens and their loved one living with dementia. It provides effective communication techniques, educational opportunities and coping mechanisms to support the child in maintaining their connection with their loved one throughout the disease process.
1 CE available for SW; CE pending for RN/LPN
Understanding the Grief Process: The Cumulative Loss of COVID-19
November 8, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This course will examine the nature of the normal grief process, how it has been altered by COVID -19, and how grief support interventions have changed in response to it. We will also explore the cumulative loss experienced by professional caregivers and why it is imperative to identify and model individualized comfort measures that support mind, body and spirit for those affected by the pandemic. There will be time for Q&A following the presentation.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Looking for other course topics?
Additional courses are available and we can work with you in developing learning experiences specific to your needs. Contact the community education team by email for additional topics and scheduling.
Accreditation
All continuing professional development activities were approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation and the National Association of Social Workers, Rhode Island Chapter, applicable in both RI and MA.