This is a free blended (online and face to face) programme consisting of a series of four learning modules and a one-day workshop designed for healthcare workers both registered and non-registered, who are caring for people with palliative care needs. The programme provides the learner with a broad overview of how to provide palliative care for people with cancer, chronic illness, dementia and frailty.

To enrol for the Fundamentals of Palliative Care programme online modules visit Knowledge Hub at: https://knowledgehub.hospice.org.nz/

Confirmation of your registration for the online programme will be approved during office hours only Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630 hrs. and not on statutory holidays.

To complete the programme, you need to attend a one-day workshop “Fundamentals of Palliative Care “Please Note: You must complete the first two online modules before registering for the workshop. Bookings are required for workshop attendance. If you complete all the modules before the workshop you will be awarded the full certificate on the day.

1. The Essence of Palliative Care
2. The Palliative Approach

And then complete the remaining modules in any order of your choice

3. Managing Pain & Long-term Illnesses

4. Care & Support at the End of Life.

For an overview on the Fundamentals of Palliative Care programme click on the link: Fundamentals of Palliative Care Programme Overview

*(Registration for the workshop is essential due to limited numbers)

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026

Time: 0830 -1630

Cost: No charge (includes morning tea, participants are to bring their own lunch)

Register: Click here to register via Eventbrite

Presenters: Chris Dunn & Suss Walding Nelson Tasman Hospice Nurse Educators

Venue: Nelson Tasman Hospice 331 Suffolk Road, Stoke, Nelson.

Enquiries: Email: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz or phone 03 546 3950 Barb Thomas Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Admin