This a Virtual Workshop

Overview:

During this workshop, to refresh the student with material aligning with the test plan in preparation for taking the Certified Hospice & Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA) certification examination given by the Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC).

Program Objectives:

1. Overview of Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Assistant Practice
2. Review Nursing Assistant role in pain and symptom management
3. Discuss ethical issues in Hospice and Palliative care
4. Discuss the importance of communication with patients, families and care providers
5. Review cultural considerations
6. Discuss spiritual care, loss and bereavement in hospice care
7. Review care at the end of life
8. Discuss Nursing Assistant personal and professional development

Presenter:

Kathy Royer – OCHCH