What is it?
Developed by Pallium Canada, LEAP™ Core Online is a palliative care course for health care professionals that provides an in-depth learning experience on the essential skills and competencies of the palliative care approach.
Who is it for?
LEAP™ Core Online is for healthcare professionals across care sectors and settings who care for individuals with serious illness.
Why should I participate?
This evidence-based program focuses on communication, symptom management, ethical decision-making, and supporting patients and families through complex healthcare decisions. LEAP™ Core Online helps healthcare professionals improve patient quality of life by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- This 2 credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 24.0 Mainpro+ credits.
- This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 12 hours.
- Planning is underway for the 2026-27 offerings of LEAP™ Core Online sponsored by the Palliative Care Network.
- Session dates and instructions for expressing interest will be posted here once established.
