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Calendar of Educational Programs
Welcome to our online calendar. This section provides information on educational events and conferences, those hosted by NHPCO, and those hosted by other organizations. We provide this listing as a service and the listing of an event does not represent endorsement by NHPCO.
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ELNEC--SuperCore "PLUS"
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 29, 2009
10:00 PM
Tampa General Hospital in Florida
Enhanced content making this a 25 CE Program Offered 1 pm - 10 pm on 3 Wednesdays: May 20, June 17, & July 27
For more information, click here.
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Train the Trainer - Honoring the Hospice Patient's Wishes
North Carolina
4 hour workshop approved by the North Carolina Nurses Association for 4 CNE's. This workshop discusses eye donation as an end of life decision for hospice patients. This workshop covers legislation, how to discuss donation with families and how to implement a referral system for your organization.
For more information, click here.
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'Become an EPEC-Emergency Medicine Trainer' Conference
Friday, July 10, 2009
- Saturday, July 11, 2009
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
We invite all emergency medicine physicians and nurses, as well as other emergency medicine professionals to the ‘Become an EPEC™-Emergency Medicine Trainer’ Conference in Chicago.
For more information, click here.
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'Become an EPEC Trainer' Conference
Friday, July 10, 2009
8:00 AM
- Sunday, July 12, 2009
1:00 PM
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
We invite physicians and other medical professionals to deepen their skills in palliative care as well as become a certified EPEC Trainer. This conference teaches clinical context and teaching skills using the EPEC Curriculum. As a certified EPEC Trainer, you will help to lead your institution in providing better palliative care for patients and families by learning how to teach and utilize the EPEC Curriculum.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
- Thursday, July 16, 2009
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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National Conference on Widowhood
Friday, July 17, 2009
4:30 PM
- Sunday, July 19, 2009
10:30 AM
San Diego, California
Join us for the first annual National Conference on Widowhood. This will be a hope filled weekend designed to provide people who have lost spouses with the tools they need to rebuild their lives. Educational courses will be offered by a wide variety of distinguished speakers, a lunch time resource expo will provide programs, products, and services relevant to daily needs of widows/widowers, social events will encourage a sense of belonging among people who often feel out of place. The weekend will end with the first annual Widow Dash 5K Run/Walk...we are moving forward one step at a time. Educators, bereavement professionals, clergy, support staff, and friends, families or just interested parties are welcome.
"Celebrating all we have accomplished, while we look forward to what we are yet to achieve."
For more information, click here.
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The Art & Science of Palliative Nursing for Generalist Nurses
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Art & Science of Palliative Care Nursing course focuses on applying principles of palliative nursing to the management of patients.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
- Friday, July 24, 2009
Akron Children’s Hospital
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Hospice Interdisciplinary Practice Forum: Maximizing IDT Collaboration and Outcomes of Care
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
9:00 AM
Columbus, Ohio
Optimal quality of life experiences occur when the specialty of hospice & palliative care is delivered through a model driven by patient and family values, experiences and needs. This interactive program will introduce "The Hospice Experience" approach to care which guides and highlights the value of best interdisciplinary practices.
For more information, click here.
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Providing End-of-Life Care: 2-day Workshop by the Zen Hospice Project
Thursday, July 30, 2009
9:00 AM
- Friday, July 31, 2009
6:00 PM
San Francisco, CA
This workshop is designed to help caregivers of all types provide practical, emotional and spiritual support to men and women with cancer, AIDS or other terminal illnesses. No experience or employment in health care is necessary. Through reflection and the application of simple Buddhist teachings, participants learn clear methods for being present and open to what is happening in the moment. They also explore their own relationship to death and dying in carefully designed interactive exercises.
For more information, click here.
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Making the Financial Case for Pediatric Palliative Care
Thursday, July 30, 2009
1:30 PM
Audio Conference, 1:30-2:30 pm Eastern
Featured speaker, Sarah E. Friebert, MD, FAAP, FAAHPM, will offer creative strategies to “make the case” for the creation and continued existence of pediatric palliative care programs. This audio conference is for billers and coders, hospital/hospice/agency administrative staff and even team members who can benefit from learning more about the factors involved in financial measurement for pediatric programs.
For more information, click here.
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The Zen of Bereavement: 1-day Workshop by the Zen Hospice Project
Friday, August 7, 2009
9:00 AM
San Francisco, CA
Throughout our lives, we are all confronted with losses both small and large. Grief, the heart’s natural response to loss, is a constellation of emotions that merits great attention and care. Our unique model of bereavement care uses simple Buddhist principles for calming the mind, balancing the emotions, and attending to the present moment.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
- Friday, August 14, 2009
Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Monday, August 17, 2009
- Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care: Call for Papers
Monday, August 17, 2009
- Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Call for Papers Submission deadline: September 28, 2008 The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care August 17-19, 2009 Philadelphia, PA www.familycenteredcare.org 301-652-0281
For more information, click here.
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Admit Smart, Document Well, Secure Reimbursement Intensive Training
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
8:30 AM
- Friday, August 28, 2009
12:30 PM
Suncoast Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL
Register Now to Gain Skills to Help You Save Thousands to Tens of Thousands of $ in Potential Denials Maintaining a Caring Sanctuary and Sound Business in today’s hospice environment is becoming more complex with the critical challenges of focused medical reviews, ADRs, survey readiness, the new CoPs, and competitive markets. This intensive workshop being offered by a successful comprehensive hospice will help to breakdown access barriers, provide practical systems to admit, document and maximize reimbursement.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
- Friday, September 11, 2009
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
- Friday, September 18, 2009
Akron Children’s Hospital
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Thursday, September 17, 2009
- Friday, September 18, 2009
Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Hospice and Palliative Care in Developing Countries
Friday, September 18, 2009
7:30 AM
- Saturday, September 19, 2009
7:30 AM
UCSF Fresno Auditorium 155 Fresno St., Fresno, CA. 93701
The conference objectives are to:
§ Understand how different cultures view death and dying;
§ Recognize volunteer, educational, and partnership opportunities in developing countries;
§ Identify factors influencing healthcare access rural vs. urban;
§ Learn the complexity and magnitude of treating HIV/AIDS in children and adults suffering from TB, Dysentery, Cancer, Malaria, and malnutrition;
§ Understand WHO pain management protocols and compounding end of life medications
§ Understand ELNEC International’s influence in developing countries.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
- Thursday, September 24, 2009
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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ELNEC--SuperCore "PLUS"
Friday, September 25, 2009
10:00 AM
- Sunday, September 27, 2009
7:00 PM
Tampa General Hospital in Florida
5th Annual ELNEC Train the Trainer Conference with enhanced content. Includes Education & Vendor Fair
For more information, click here.
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Intensive Update with Board Review in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
Sunday, October 4, 2009
- Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Baruch College Vertical Campus Conference Center, New York, NY
This four-day course is uniquely organized around intimate work sessions, enabling participants to take advantage of close one-on-one mentoring, and networking opportunities.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
- Friday, October 9, 2009
Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Cruise & Learn
Monday, October 12, 2009
4:00 PM
- Friday, October 16, 2009
6:30 AM
Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas
Who says palliative care nurses aren't fun? 5 Days/4 Nights + 8.0 CE's Seminar worked around cruise events Families & Friends Welcome!!!
For more information, click here.
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CAPC National Level I / II Seminar Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow’s Palliative Care Program
Thursday, October 22, 2009
- Saturday, October 24, 2009
Atlanta, GA
The CAPC National Level I / II Seminar provides essential operational training that is meant to ensure growth and sustainability for hospital palliative care programs at every stage. Every year the seminar offers new cutting-edge content and topics.
For more information, click here.
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The Art & Science of Palliative Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Art & Science of Palliative Care Nursing course focuses on applying principles of palliative nursing to the management of patients.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Monday, November 2, 2009
- Wednesday, November 4, 2009
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Capital Hospice's 11th annual Josefina Magno Conference
Monday, November 2, 2009
8:00 AM
- Tuesday, November 3, 2009
5:00 PM
This year's conference theme, "Pain Has a Measure; Suffering Has a Story" emphasizes the integration of paradigms and evidence-based practice for assessing and treating the total pain of our patients and families.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Monday, November 9, 2009
- Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
- Friday, November 20, 2009
Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
- Friday, November 20, 2009
Akron Children’s Hospital
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Thursday, November 19, 2009
- Friday, November 20, 2009
Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) Training and Mentoring
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
- Thursday, December 3, 2009
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide customized, hands-on operational training—and yearlong mentoring—for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
For more information, click here.
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