Palliative Care Training for the Community: Olds

Learn how to become a valuable member of the palliative care team in Olds and surrounding area with the AHPCA Roadshow!

About this Event

This no cost, two-day, in-person training follows the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Training Program which is recognized across Canada. It will give volunteers, caregivers and interested community members the confidence to provide quality support services in any setting, whether that is in hospice, care centres or a private home.

Dates: Friday, Oct 17 to Saturday, Oct 18, 2025

Time: 8:00 am - 4:45 pm (Oct 17) and 8:30 am - 4:45 pm (Oct 18)

Location: Mountain View Hospice Society, 5026 51 St, Olds, AB

Community Host: : Mountain View Hospice Society, 5026 51 St, Olds, AB

Certificate of Completion will be available to participants who attend both days.

The Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association engages in education, advocacy, and provision of resources to achieve comprehensive and quality hospice palliative and end of life care for all Albertans. With all of our free events, please consider supporting the AHPCA. Please today!

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Day 1


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration

🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome by community host

🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction & Role of the Volunteer

🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Family Dynamics

🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Effective Communication

🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Supporting Individuals at Home or in Hospice Care

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Emotional and Psychological Support

Day 2


🕑: 08:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Physical Support and Pain & Symptom Management

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MAID and Palliative Sedation

🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Spiritual Support, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion

🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Grief & Bereavement

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Case Scenarios

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Self-Care

Also check out other Nonprofit events in olds, Workshops in olds.