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 only attend Training if you are feeling well. Mask wearing in Education is optional.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – Syringe Driver Training – course changes
We wish to inform you of an important update regarding the educational offerings from Cranford Hospice, specifically pertaining to the Syringe Driver training courses. We are committed to providing the highest quality of education and training, and in line with this commitment, we have made a significant change to the Initial Syringe Driver course.
The Initial course will now be delivered in a more comprehensive format, designed to enhance the learning experience, and ensure that participants gain a deeper understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of using syringe drivers. This will be an ongoing process with a review and update of the learning resources. These updates will be communicated through either our newsletters or as a news flash on its own.
This comprehensive Syringe Driver Training (currently called the Blended / Initial Syringe Driver Training) will now consist of up to 2 hours online learning, and a test that includes both theoretical aspect and drug calculation. Following the mandatory online learning and a Pass in the test, you will then need to attend a face-to-face workshop. We have scheduled this workshop to be able to support nursing rosters better. For now, the online learning material can be accessed from the following link.
NOTE: Effective immediately the online access has been disabled. The content is being moved to a different portal, this switch over will occur in January 2025.
The workshops are scheduled most months and run from 11 am to 2.30 pm. The number of participants is limited 6 per workshop.
We understand that changes to educational programs can impact your schedules and planning, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Our team is here to support you through this transition and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued dedication to professional development and patient care.
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.
Hospice NZ Palliative Care for Caregivers
After many months of work, Hospice NZ are delighted to present the new updated “A Hospice Guide for Carers”. Follow the link below to view and download a digital copy of the guide.
https://www.hospice.org.nz/carers-guide
Any questions please reach out.
