The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (FHPC)

The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care program is a highly interactive, introductory course for all healthcare providers, support workers, and volunteers interested in enhancing their knowledge of Hospice Palliative Care.

Duration: Approximately 9 weeks

Course Components:

  • Three, 3-hour virtual in-class Case Based Learning sessions
  • Self-directed online learning modules x 11
  • Two Peer-to-peer exchanges
  • One reflective Activity

All course components are mandatory, including attendance at all virtual in-class learning sessions.

  • healthcare providers
  • support workers
  • volunteers

Technology Requirements: Access to the internet to complete the online learning modules.

Full Participation is mandatory to receive a certificate.

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Upcoming Sessions
Winter 2026
Registration Deadline Mar. 25th, 2026
Start Date Apr. 9th, 2026
Course End Date May 28th, 2026
Required  Sessions
CBL #1 Apr. 9th, 2026 9am – 12pm
CBL #2 Apr. 30th, 2026 9am – 12pm
CBL #3 May 14th, 2026 9am – 12pm
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Spring 2026 A
Registration Deadline Apr. 1st, 2026
Start Date Apr. 16th, 2026
Course End Date June 4th, 2026
Required  Sessions
CBL #1 Apr. 16th, 2026 1pm – 4pm
CBL #2 May 7th, 2026 1pm – 4pm
CBL #3 May 21st, 2026 1pm – 4pm
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Spring B
Registration Deadline April 29th, 2026
Start Date May 14th, 2026
Course End Date July 9, 2026
Required  Sessions
CBL #1 May 14th, 2026 6pm – 9pm
CBL #2 June 11th, 2026 6pm – 9pm
CBL #3 June 25th, 2026 6pm – 9pm
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Fall 2026 A
Registration Deadline Sept. 2nd, 2026
Start Date Sept.17th, 2026
Course End Date Nov. 12th, 2026
Required  Sessions
CBL #1 Sept. 17th, 2026 1pm – 4pm
CBL #2 Oct. 1st, 2026 1pm – 4pm
CBL #3 Oct. 29th, 2026 1pm – 4pm
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Fall 2026 B
Registration Deadline September 16 2026
Start Date October 1 2026
Course End Date November 26 2026
Required Sessions
CBL #1 October 1 2026 9am-12pm
CBL #2 October 29 2026 9am-12pm
CBL #3 November 12 2026 9am-12pm
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Winter 2027 A
Registration Deadline Jan. 6th, 2027
Start Date Jan. 21st, 2027
Course End Date Mar. 18th, 2027
Required  Sessions
CBL #1 Jan. 21st, 2027 1pm – 4pm
CBL #2 Feb. 18th, 2027 1pm – 4pm
CBL #3 Mar. 4th, 2027 1pm – 4pm
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Winter 2027 B
Registration Deadline Jan. 20th, 2027
Start Date Feb. 4th, 2027
Course End Date Apr. 1st, 2027
Required  Sessions
CBL #1 Feb. 4th, 2027 9am-12pm
CBL #2 Mar. 4th, 2027 9am-12pm
CBL #3 Mar. 18th, 2027 9am-12pm
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For alternative methods of payment and registration please visit the Online Registration Terms.