Training & Education

Our training and education programmes support Hawke’s Bay health professionals to achieve the best possible care for patients in our region. Our courses cover a range of topics, including pain management, caring for patients with dementia, last days of life, loss and grief, and addressing your own needs as healthcare professionals.

Healthcare professionals are invited to take a look at our upcoming course and education programme, and to get in touch with any questions.
Please note that  if COVID-19 Alert Levels change this could prevent the way we offer this training. We will update you accordingly.

Under COVID-19 Framework

All people attending Cranford Hospice education on-site, in Elms House, must be vaccinated. Please only attend Training if you are asymptomatic. Mask wearing in Education is optional.
If you are booked to attend any training we will be in contact if for any reason this can not go ahead.
If you have any queries please give us a call.

Syringe Driver Blended Learning option.

While we will continue to offer our 2.5 hour face to face Initial Syringe Driver workshops, we also offer a new blended learning approach, consisting of 2 hours online training, followed by a 1.5 hour practical competency workshop. You must complete the Online training before attending the workshop.

There is no cost for completing the online course. The cost for attending the Syringe driver workshop at Cranford Hospice is $25.00.
RN’s & EN’s can now register for the online Syringe Driver Competency Programme here.

If you would like to book on the face to Initial or Refresher workshop please see details below.

Ngā Tūāpapa o te Pairuri Tāngata – The Fundamentals of Palliative Care Programme

Ngā Tūāpapa o te Pairuri Tāngata The Fundamentals of Palliative Care programme will give you an overview of how to care for people with palliative care needs. Being educated about palliative care will help you improve the assessment and outcomes for people in your care, their family and whānau, as well as yourself and other healthcare workers.

This is now a blended learning programme to give an overview of Palliative Care. There are four online modules and three face to face Workshops.
Start with Essence, then complete the other topics in any order:
• The Palliative Care Approach
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illnesses
• Care & Support at the End of Life

Register for Online Learning at Hospice NZ – Knowledge Hub – FoPC
Once you have completed a topic, you will receive a certificate to recognise this online achievement. However, to complete the FULL programme you need to attend the three corresponding workshops.

NOTE: You must complete the online training before attending any workshops. Bookings required.

Watch this short 2 minute introductory video for FOPC. It includes what is covered in the programme, how to sign up, what you need to do to complete the programme and where to go for support.

View the Ngā Tūāpapa o te Pairuri Tāngata Fundamentals of Palliative Care Flyer

View our 2023 External Training Programme

View the Hospice NZ Palliative Care Breakfast Lecture Series February to December 2023 schedule

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Blended Training - $25.00

    31 May 20231400 - 1530
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    This blended learning consists of 2 hours online training, with theory & calculations tests, followed by a 1.5 hour practical competency workshop at Cranford Hospice.

    Currently many Managers book staff into Syringe Driver training. If you would prefer to do the blended learning option, please discuss this with your Manager.

    Register and complete the online learning at Hospice NZ Waikato (no charge)

    You must complete the Online training before attending the workshop for the Blended Learning Option.

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings.
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz   or click here Education Registration Form

  • Breakfast Lecture: The Role of Spirituality in Palliative Care - Free

    01 June 20230730 - 0830
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    The Role of Spirituality in Palliative Care

    Presented by: Richard Egan
    Associate Professor Co-Director, Social & Behavioural Research Unit, Department of Preventative & Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago

    More details to come.

    Instructions for individuals to register:

    Individuals may access the lectures via a smartphone, tablet or computer connected to the internet.

    On the Breakfast Lecture flyer, you will see a link at the bottom of the page to register for the webinar. Simply click through the link and answer the short questionnaire, and you’ll be registered.

    Following registration, you will receive an email confirming your registration and link to join the session. This link is unique to you. Please don’t share it.

    NOTE: You Must PRE-REGISTER (individually) to receive your link to join the Webinar.

    Should you require an attendance certificate, you will need to fill out the post-lecture evaluation, the link for which will be provided at the end of the lecture, and make sure to provide your email.

    Certificates will be sent electronically to the individual who has registered and completed the online survey. Attending the lecture is as simple as attending a zoom.

    You can email us for further information education@cranfordhospice.org.nz

  • Fundamentals of Palliative Care - Care & Support at the End of Life Workshop 3 - POSTPONED - $25.00

    14 June 20231300 - 1600
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    Care & Support at the End of Life Workshop 2 is about last days of life, loss & grief, with a focus on how to care for everyone and support people in care and their family and whānau.

    NOTE: You must complete The Essence and Care & Support at the End of Life online training before attending this workshop. Bookings required.

    On completion of this 3 hour workshop you will receive a certificate.

    Click here to register your place on this Care & Support at the End of Life Workshop 3

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings 4122

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Refresher Training - $25.00

    21 June 20231400 - 1530
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    An update session which aims to reinforce and refresh knowledge and practical skills required when managing a continuous subcutaneous infusion.

    Venue: This is normally Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings.
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses providing palliative care who have completed the full competency workshop in the past 2 years.

    This Syringe Driver Annual Update workshop provides 2.5 hours of continuing education.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz  or click here Education Registration Form

  • Build Your Knowledge Masterclass 3 - $85.00

    22 June 20230830 - 1600
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    A study day with Nurse Practitioner Michelle Rodda, Cranford Hospice, for RN’s & EN’s who have completed the Fundamentals of Palliative Care and wish to deepen their assessment skills and palliative care symptom management knowledge.
    Learning will be through case based discussions and small group problem solving.

    Bookings Required
    Email: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz or click here: Education Registration Form

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Initial Training - $65.00

    28 June 20231330 - 1600
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    To increase knowledge and skills in the use of syringe drivers to administer continuous subcutaneous infusions. All participants are expected to hold a current New Zealand Nursing Council Practicing Certificate.

    Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses providing palliative care.

    To attain certification each nurse is required to: Attend the workshop with the opportunity to become familiar with a syringe driver and complete a practical competency assessment on the day and complete a written assessment obtaining 80% minimum in the short answer question section and 100% in the drug calculations section.

    A Specialist Palliative Care Nurse will run the workshop and be available to assist you on the day.

    This Syringe Driver Full Competency Training Workshop provides 4 hours of continuing education.

    Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz

    or click here Education Registration Form

     

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Blended Training - $25.00

    26 July 20231400 - 1530
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    This blended learning consists of 2 hours online training, with theory & calculations tests, followed by a 1.5 hour practical competency workshop at Cranford Hospice.

    Currently many Managers book staff into Syringe Driver training. If you would prefer to do the blended learning option, please discuss this with your Manager.

    Register and complete the online learning at Hospice NZ Waikato (no charge)

    You must complete the Online training before attending the workshop for the Blended Learning Option.

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings.
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz   or click here Education Registration Form

  • Fundamentals of Palliative Care - The Palliative Care Approach Workshop 1 - $25.00

    09 August 20231300 - 1600
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    The Palliative Approach Workshop 1 focuses on the palliative care approach and how understanding ethics, communication & spirituality can help you improve as a healthcare worker and support those receiving care.

    NOTE: You must complete the Essence and Palliative Care Approach online training before attending this workshop. Bookings required.

    On completion of this 3 hour workshop you will receive a certificate.

    Click here to register your place in The Palliative Care Approach Workshop 1

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings 4122

  • Hospice NZ Palliative Care for Caregivers - $75.00

    05 September 20230900 - 1630
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    This course is specifically designed for care givers and HCA’s working in the community or ARC, providing palliative and end of life care. The course will improve their knowledge and understanding of palliative care by exploring a number of topics including the palliative care philosophy, pain and symptom management, communication and support, the last days of life and bereavement.

    One of the strengths of the course is that it is only for caregivers, it values the contribution they make to people, family and whānau care. It is highly interactive and participants need to feel comfortable enough to join in with the activities and discussions and share their experiences.

    Palliative Care for Caregivers flyer

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz

    Click here to register your place on this training course today.

     

  • Fundamentals of Palliative Care - Managing Pain & Long-term Illness Workshop 2 - $25.00

    13 September 20231230 - 1700
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    Managing Pain & Long-term Illness Workshop 2 covers:

    Pain, Other Symptoms & Pharmacology is the basics of pharmacology, and how to recognise pain and help people and their family and whānau through it.

    Chronic Illness & Dementia is how to recognise chronic illness and dementia, the challenges that people diagnosed with these face and how you can support them.

    This workshop is longer to incorporate a Pharmacology component.

    NOTE: You must complete The Essence and Managing Pain and Long-term Illness online training before attending this workshop. Bookings required.

    On completion of this 4.5 hour workshop, you will receive a certificate.

    Click here to register your place on this Managing Pain & Long-term Illness Workshop 2

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings 4122

     

  • Palliative Care Resource Nurses Meeting -

    14 September 20231300 - 1530
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    To build on and consolidate palliative care knowledge with the goal of continuing to improve quality of care to residents living in ARC.

    This will be done by strengthening relationships and on-going updates of evidence based best practice through the group.

    The key objectives are:

    To share resources, knowledge and experiences.

    To provide an opportunity to network and establish relationships.

    To maintain and gain new knowledge in relation to palliative care and best practice guidelines.

  • Advance Care Planning Level 1A - koha appreciated

    15 September 20230815 - 1630
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    ACP is the process of thinking about, talking about and planning for future healthcare and end of life care. This workshop is for health professionals wanting to help grow
    the use of ACP with those they care for.

    Course pre-requisite: ACP e-learning needs to be completed before attending the workshop – ACP e-Learning website

    You can email us for further information and/or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz

    or click here Education Registration Form

    NOTE: Venue TBA

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Blended Training - $25.00

    20 September 20231400 - 1530
    Read more

    This blended learning consists of 2 hours online training, with theory & calculations tests, followed by a 1.5 hour practical competency workshop at Cranford Hospice.

    Currently many Managers book staff into Syringe Driver training. If you would prefer to do the blended learning option, please discuss this with your Manager.

    Register and complete the online learning at Hospice NZ Waikato (no charge)

    You must complete the Online training before attending the workshop for the Blended Learning Option.

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings.
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz   or click here Education Registration Form

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Refresher Training - $25.00

    27 September 20231400 - 1530
    Read more

    An update session which aims to reinforce and refresh knowledge and practical skills required when managing a continuous subcutaneous infusion.

    Venue: This is normally Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings.
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses providing palliative care who have completed the full competency workshop in the past 2 years.

    This Syringe Driver Annual Update workshop provides 2.5 hours of continuing education.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz  or click here Education Registration Form

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Initial Training - $65.00

    25 October 20231330 - 1600
    Read more

    To increase knowledge and skills in the use of syringe drivers to administer continuous subcutaneous infusions. All participants are expected to hold a current New Zealand Nursing Council Practicing Certificate.

    Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses providing palliative care.

    To attain certification each nurse is required to: Attend the workshop with the opportunity to become familiar with a syringe driver and complete a practical competency assessment on the day and complete a written assessment obtaining 80% minimum in the short answer question section and 100% in the drug calculations section.

    A Specialist Palliative Care Nurse will run the workshop and be available to assist you on the day.

    This Syringe Driver Full Competency Training Workshop provides 4 hours of continuing education.

    Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz

    or click here Education Registration Form

     

  • Build Your Knowledge Masterclass 3 - $85.00

    07 November 20230830 - 1600
    Read more

    A study day with Nurse Practitioner Michelle Rodda, Cranford Hospice, for RN’s & EN’s who have completed the Fundamentals of Palliative Care and wish to deepen their assessment skills and palliative care symptom management knowledge.
    Learning will be through case based discussions and small group problem solving.

    Bookings Required
    Email: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz or click here: Education Registration Form

  • Fundamentals of Palliative Care - Care & Support at the End of Life Workshop 3 - $25.00

    08 November 20231300 - 1600
    Read more

    Care & Support at the End of Life Workshop 2 is about last days of life, loss & grief, with a focus on how to care for everyone and support people in care and their family and whānau.

    NOTE: You must complete The Essence and Care & Support at the End of Life online training before attending this workshop. Bookings required.

    On completion of this 3 hour workshop you will receive a certificate.

    Click here to register your place on this Care & Support at the End of Life Workshop 3

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings 4122

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Blended Training - $25.00

    29 November 20231400 - 1530
    Read more

    This blended learning consists of 2 hours online training, with theory & calculations tests, followed by a 1.5 hour practical competency workshop at Cranford Hospice.

    Currently many Managers book staff into Syringe Driver training. If you would prefer to do the blended learning option, please discuss this with your Manager.

    Register and complete the online learning at Hospice NZ Waikato (no charge)

    You must complete the Online training before attending the workshop for the Blended Learning Option.

    Workshop Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings.
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz   or click here Education Registration Form

  • Syringe Driver (CSCI): Initial Training - $65.00

    13 December 20231330 - 1600
    Read more

    To increase knowledge and skills in the use of syringe drivers to administer continuous subcutaneous infusions. All participants are expected to hold a current New Zealand Nursing Council Practicing Certificate.

    Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses providing palliative care.

    To attain certification each nurse is required to: Attend the workshop with the opportunity to become familiar with a syringe driver and complete a practical competency assessment on the day and complete a written assessment obtaining 80% minimum in the short answer question section and 100% in the drug calculations section.

    A Specialist Palliative Care Nurse will run the workshop and be available to assist you on the day.

    This Syringe Driver Full Competency Training Workshop provides 4 hours of continuing education.

    Venue: Elms House, Cranford Hospice, 300 Knight Street, Hastings
    If there is any change to the venue you will be advised.

    You can email us for further information and / or bookings: education@cranfordhospice.org.nz

    or click here Education Registration Form