This introductory course equips healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge and practical skills in palliative care. Designed for those with little or no prior experience, the programme covers core principles of palliative care, common symptom management, basic comfort measures, and end-of-life care.

The course uses a blended format comprising self-paced e-learning, a 2-hour online synchronous case discussion, and a 3-hour onsite practical workshop. Through scenario-based learning and hands-on practice, participants will develop confidence in recognising patient needs, providing compassionate care, and supporting patients and families during serious illness and at the end of life.

Next run date: 14 Sep 2026

The Essentials of Collaborative Palliative Care (Intermediate) (ECPCi) is a hybrid programme designed for healthcare professionals practising palliative care who seek to deepen their clinical competence and collaborative practice. Building on foundational knowledge, the course strengthens participants’ ability to manage complex symptoms, address psychosocial and spiritual concerns, navigate ethical issues, and communicate effectively with patients and families facing serious illness.

Spanning three months, ECPCi integrates asynchronous online learning with two full days of onsite, case-based tutorials. The self-paced component allows participants to engage with micro-lectures and curated learning materials at their convenience, while the onsite sessions focus on application through interactive discussions, reflective exercises, and interdisciplinary exchange.

Key areas covered include comprehensive symptom assessment, psychological and social dimensions of care, advance care planning, spirituality, ethics, palliative rehabilitation, communication skills, nursing considerations, and grief and bereavement support.

The next run commences on 7 September. Registration is available via the PalC website: Click here

Next run date: 7 Sep 2026

This 4.5-hour online workshop provides participants with a practical understanding of care in the final hours of life. The session explores common signs and symptoms in the dying phase, symptom management principles, and the psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and families.

Participants will gain insight into communication challenges at the end-of-life and the role of nurses in supporting patients and caregivers during this critical period. Through case discussions and guided teaching, the workshop equips attendees with foundational knowledge and practical strategies to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care.

Suitable for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Support Care Staff.
Registration is available via the PalC website: Click here

Next run date: 4 Aug 2026

This 4.5-hour online workshop equips participants with a structured approach to pain assessment and management in patients with life-limiting conditions. The session explores the concept of “Total Pain,” common pain types and descriptors, and practical use of validated pain assessment tools.

Participants will examine barriers to effective pain control and apply both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, including the World Health Organization analgesic ladder. The role of nurses in pain assessment, monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasised through case-based discussions.

Suitable for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Nursing Support Care Staff working in hospitals, nursing homes, or community settings.

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Next run date: 8 Sep 2026

Healthcare professionals face increasing levels of stress and emotional demands in today’s clinical environment. This two-day course equips healthcare leaders with practical strategies to recognise, prevent, and address burnout at individual, team, and organisational levels.

Drawing on research in burnout and resilience, participants will explore early warning signs of burnout, common clinical scenarios that predispose healthcare workers to distress, and evidence-based coping strategies. The programme also examines personal resilience, team resilience, and the role of leadership in fostering psychologically safe and supportive work cultures.

Through lectures, case discussions, experiential activities, and reflective exercises, participants will gain actionable tools to strengthen well-being and sustain performance within their teams.
Suitable for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, psychosocial staff, and senior healthcare leaders.

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Next run date: 23 – 24 July 2026

The workshop will bring participants through a focused exploration of grief support in both theory and practice.

Participants will be introduced to key frameworks such as the ADAPTS and Dual Process Models, equipping participants with practical tools to better support grieving individuals and families.

Next run date: To be confirmed

1. Essentials of Collaborative Palliative Care (intermediate)
2. Essentials of Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement
3. Workshop on Burnout and Self-care
4. Geriatric Palliative Care in Advanced Dementia
5. Managing Burnout and Building Resilience. A Practical Course for Healthcare Leaders
6. Palliative Care in Advanced Non-cancer Conditions
7. Basic Qualitative Research in Healthcare
8. Introduction to Palliative Care for NAs/ENs
9. Family Dignity Intervention: Psycho-Socio-Spiritual Care for Terminally-Ill Patients and their Families
10. Certificate in Community Palliative Care: Psychosocial Care
11. Talk on Care at the End of Life
12. Talk on Pain Management