Introduction to Palliative Care: Open Access Course for Health Care Professionals
Take this free online course from the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) to learn about palliative care and improve patient care.
Palliative Care Course for Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, and Care Managers
CAPC's open access clinical training course, Introduction to Palliative Care, provides health care professionals from all specialties and disciplines, as well as clinicians-in-training, an introduction to palliative care, how it is delivered, its impact on quality of life, and the growing population of patients who need it. Take the course and:
- Understand the Essentials: Learn what palliative care is and the core clinical services the palliative care team provides
- Transform Care at Any Stage: Discover how palliative care is appropriate at any stage of serious illness, and its positive impacts on patients and caregivers
- Meet the Interprofessional Team: Learn about the interprofessional palliative care team, and the elements of a comprehensive, interprofessional assessment
- Practical Tools: Access essential resources to facilitate incorporating palliative care principles into practice
Earn Free CE Credits and MOC Credits
Physicians, nurses, social workers, and care managers from CAPC member organizations can improve their skills while earning free continuing education credits. Free ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits are also available for physicians. Not sure if your organization is a member? Check here, and create an account to start earning!
Not yet a member? After completing the course, you’ll earn a Verification of Attendance certificate. Learn more about CAPC Membership at capc.org/membership.