This one-day workshop in the Edmonton Zone focuses on the care of the palliative patient. It includes case studies. The topics presented include: pain, dyspnea, GI complications, depression/anxiety/wellbeing, communication, delirium/palliative sedation and end of life care. The topics are presented with a focus on nursing environments in community and acute care practice.

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Ongoing LEAP Workshops are a 2 day professional development session that offers an opportunity for active learning about current best practices in caring for patients with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses. Topics of discussion include gastrointestinal issues; pain management; respiratory problems; delirium; palliative sedation; and difficult conversations.

The topics are presented with a special focus on family practice and community settings. The curriculum, designed by PALLIUM, was specifically for family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and pharmacists. In the past few years, licensed practical nurses have participated in this workshop as ​well.

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This course is for doctors wishing to improve their knowledge and develop core competencies in methadone prescribing for pain management in palliative care.

Mainpro-M1 credit and Royal College CME credit (Section 1) accredited educational program by the Royal College

NOTE: This course is for learning purposes only. Physicians are required to obtain a methadone license from Health Canada prior to prescribing methadone.

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