Virtual Education
As a not-for-profit organization, HopeHealth is dedicated to enriching the depth of knowledge on serious illness, 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 spring. For questions, please email CommunityEducation@HopeHealthCo.org.
Please note: all times are Eastern Time (US).
Managing Pain
Jan. 22, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
February 16, 2021 • 1 – 2 p.m.
March 18, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This course reviews best practices for identifying and managing pain at end of life. Participants will learn to formulate an effective plan of care. Barriers to adequate pain management will be discussed.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Having the Conversation
Jan. 28, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Feb. 26, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 24, 2021 • 2 – 3 p.m.
Learn how to initiate difficult conversations about goals of care, advance directives and terminal illness. We will also discuss exploring family wishes and introducing hospice care.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Hospice: A Special Way of Caring
February 5, 2021 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Feb. 25, 2021 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 9, 2021 1 – 2 p.m.
In this course participants will learn the unique benefits of hospice care, when a patient qualifies and how the clinical team supports individuals and families.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Palliative Care: Living Your Best Life
January 20, 2021 • 2 – 3 p.m.
Feb. 12, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 11, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 26, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
In this course we will explore how palliative care can improve quality of life by anticipating, preventing and treating symptoms within a supportive family centered approach to care.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Dementia: Understanding the Aging Brain
January 26, 2021 • 1 – 3 p.m.
Feb. 18, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
March 5, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This course reviews the effects of dementia on the brain, how to apply this knowledge and how to utilize the positive physical approach to connect with the person prior to providing care.
2 CEs available for RN/LPN, SW
Designing Meaningful Dementia Activities Part 1
Feb. 4, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 3, 2021 • 2 – 3 p.m.
Learn the activities that provide a sense of meaning and joy for those living with dementia. In this program we will discuss how to identify the GEM state and activities that fit. Part 1 focuses on early to moderate stages of dementia.
1 CE available for RN/LPN, SW
Designing Meaningful Dementia Activities Part 2
Feb. 10, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 19, 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Part 2 of this program will discuss how to identify the GEM state and learn the activities that fit for those individuals living with moderate to late stages of dementia.
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 or call (401) 617-2810 for additional topics and scheduling.
All continuing professional development activities were approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, 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.