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Palliative Care Course
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16 others bought this course in the last 24 hours! Gain the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, patient-focused support for individuals with life-limiting conditions. The Palliative Care Course equips learners with practical understanding, communication techniques, and holistic approaches to deliver quality care with dignity and respect. Palliative care is a specialised area of health and social care that focuses …
Compassionate care can make a lasting difference during some of life’s most difficult moments. The Palliative Care Course is designed to help learners across Canada understand how to support individuals living with serious illness while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life in healthcare and community care settings.
Suitable for both beginners and existing care workers, this course explores end-of-life care principles, holistic assessment, advance care planning, emotional support, and legal considerations. Learners can apply their knowledge in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home care services, hospices, and community healthcare environments throughout Canada.
Study online at your own pace with flexible access designed around busy schedules. Gain valuable knowledge that supports career growth in Canada’s healthcare sector and earn a recognised certificate to strengthen your learning journey in palliative and supportive care.
Please note: This Mental Health First Aid Course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 15th April 2026
Sneak Peek
Core Learning Outcomes
- Gain understanding of palliative and end-of-life care principles
- Understand stages of illness and patient support needs
- Learn how to conduct holistic palliative care assessments
- Develop skills in advance care planning and communication
- Build knowledge of emotional, physical, and supportive care approaches
- Recognise legal and ethical considerations within Canadian healthcare settings
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners interested in healthcare and supportive care services
- Healthcare assistants and support workers seeking upskilling
- Caregivers supporting individuals with serious illness
- Individuals planning careers in community or long-term care
- Existing healthcare staff wanting to expand palliative care knowledge
- Anyone interested in Canada’s healthcare and care support sector
Why Take This Course
- Supports career development within Canada’s growing healthcare sector
- Builds relevant knowledge for supportive and end-of-life care settings
- Flexible online learning suitable for busy lifestyles
- Beginner-friendly course structure with accessible study materials
- Helps improve confidence when supporting patients and families
- Certificate supports ongoing learning and workplace development
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Personal Support Worker – CAD $42,000 – $58,000
- Healthcare Support Worker – CAD $45,000 – $62,000
- Community Care Worker – CAD $46,000 – $65,000
- Hospice Care Assistant – CAD $44,000 – $60,000
- Long-Term Care Assistant – CAD $43,000 – $59,000
- Home Care Support Worker – CAD $42,000 – $57,000
Entry Requirements
- No formal qualifications required
- Basic English reading and communication skills
- Basic computer and internet knowledge
- Interest in healthcare and supportive care
- Access to an internet-connected device
- Suitable for beginners and learners across Canada
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Palliative Care Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Palliative Care is as follows:
Module 01: Introduction to Palliative & End of Life Care
This opening module introduces the purpose of palliative care and the importance of improving comfort and quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses. Learners explore patient-centred care approaches used in Canadian healthcare settings.
Module 02: Identification of the Stage of Illness
Understanding the progression of illness is essential for delivering appropriate support. This module explains different stages of illness and how care needs may change over time for patients and families.
Module 03: Palliative Care Holistic Assessment
Effective care involves more than physical health alone. Learners discover how emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social factors are considered during holistic palliative care assessments.
Module 04: Advance Care Planning
This module focuses on future healthcare planning and patient decision-making. Topics include communication, documenting care preferences, and supporting respectful conversations with individuals and families.
Module 05: Further Support, Training and Development
Care providers often require ongoing learning and emotional support within healthcare environments. This section explores professional development opportunities, team collaboration, and additional support resources available in care settings.
Module 06: Legal Issues
Legal and ethical responsibilities play an important role in palliative care delivery. Learners examine consent, confidentiality, patient rights, and key legal considerations relevant to Canadian healthcare practice.
FAQ
For the development of specialized expertise in palliative medicine, we now have two certification routes developed for palliative care consultants: a Certificate of Added Competence through the College of Family Physicians of Canada and a Subspecialty in Palliative Medicine through the Royal College.
They are offered flexibly across Canada, featuring online self-learning modules, virtual instructor-led sessions, and one-day condensed in-person workshops known as LEAP Mini.
Yes, the course is designed for beginners as well as individuals already working in healthcare, caregiving, or support roles in Canada.
No prior experience is required. The course provides foundational knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care practices.
The course can support career development in healthcare, home care, community support, long-term care, and hospice-related roles across Canada.
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