Eligibility

CAPCE is designed for NPs, RNs, and RPNs with passion and expertise in palliative care See  Eligibility Criteria  and Pre-requisite:

Learners must have completed the  Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care  program within the past five years.

Why CAPCE?

• Peer-reviewed, evidence-informed and up-to-date course content
• Facilitation by experienced local palliative care nurse consultant
• Successful completion of Enhanced prepares learners to meet the palliative care competencies for nurses as outlined in the Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework and Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework

Course Overview

The Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) program includes up-to-date, best practice and evidence-informed palliative care knowledge, utilizing the innovative Partnering for Palliative Education learning environment, powered by D2L Brightspace.

Over 18 weeks, local palliative care nurse consultant coaches, prepare CAPCE learners to meet the palliative care competencies for nurses as outlined in the Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework and the Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework.

Included in the CAPCE Curriculum:

• Virtual Coaching Sessions via Zoom
• Self-Directed Reading & Reflection
• Learning Goals
• Quizzes
• Discussion Boards
• Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
• Final Assignment

Important Details to Review:

• Course Curriculum, Objectives and Expectations

• Technology Requirements

• Course Workload 
  • Due to the significant workload in CAPCE, we encourage you to have the support of your manager
  • All coursework/materials are provided online:
    • Learners interact with peers/coaches via two-way communication on Zoom
    • Throughout the course, assigned homework must be completed prior to attending the next classroom session; this allows facilitators to build upon the curriculum and participants to apply theory to practice

• Certificates will be awarded following completion of all course work and attendance at all classes.

New to CAPCE for 2024/25

• The Fundamentals Enhanced program is now part of the CAPCE program
• Completion of the Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, offered through Canadian Virtual Hospice (CVH), is now a required part of CAPCE.  There are five modules in the series, each of which takes approx. one hour to complete, and the course is free of charge - see Instructions for submitting your certificates.  We recommend you complete this training 2-3 weeks in advance of the CAPCE course start date.  To complete the Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, please log into CVH. 

Course Availability

CAPCE Winter 2025 - Online

• Learners interact with peers/coaches via two-way communication on Zoom
• All coursework/materials provided online
• Learners must be able to attend all sessions listed below

Important Dates:

Course Start Date:  February 4, 2025

• Your coaches will be in touch regarding next steps. 
• You will be contacted by Brightspace regarding login details for the learning platform.  Be sure to log in within 72 hour to prevent your login from expiring.  

Classroom Sessions: (via Zoom)

• February 18, 2025 (930-1130am) - Introduction: Intro to CAPCE
• March 4, 2025 (930-1130am) - Module 1: A Palliative Approach
• March 18, 2025  (930-1130am) -  Module 2: P ain
• April 1, 2025  (930-1130am) - Module 3: Complex Pain
• April 15, 2025  (930-1130am) - Module 4: Cardiac and Respiratory
• Apr 29, 2025  (930-1130am) - Module 5:  Delirium
• May 13, 2025  (930-1130am)  - Module 6:Gastrointestinal
• May 27, 2025  (930-1130am)  -  Module 7: End of Life, Dealth & Grief
• Jun 17, 2025 (930-1130am)  - Module 8: Bringing it all Together

Full participation is mandatory to receive a certificate.

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Contact hpcinfo@hospicewaterloo.ca for more information.