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LEAP™ (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care)

  • Palliative Care
    • Palliative Approach to Care
    • Compassionate Connections - The Newsletter of the Palliative Care Network
    • LEAP™ (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care)
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    • Serious Illness Conversations
    • Palliative Care Network – Policies and Standards Working Group
    • Goals of Care

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 participate?

  • Gain practical tools to manage symptoms, communicate with patients and families, and provide support as part of an interdisciplinary team. 
  • Build confidence in providing palliative and end-of-life care in your current role. 
  • Earn up to 14 Mainpro+ credits or 14 Section 1 CPD hours – at no cost. 
  • Learn with and from colleagues across the province who share your commitment to compassionate care. 

We are pleased to offer the following fully sponsored sessions of LEAP™ Core Online during Fall 2026:

  • September 21 and 22 (Monday, Tuesday), 5-8 pm **Waitlist**
  • October 14 and 15 (Wednesday, Thursday), 5-8 pm **Waitlist**
  • October 24 (Saturday), 8:30 am-3:00 pm **Waitlist**

When registering you are making a commitment to complete the pre-course work for LEAP™ Core Online which consists of 17 self-directed online modules completed prior to the online dates (approximately 8 hours of work).

The webinar portion will be delivered online over two three-hour blocks over the two designated days, or as a single six-hour day, that you must attend in full to receive the certificate of completion/credits.

Cost: There is no cost for participants (fully sponsored by the Palliative Care Network).

Space is limited, and seats will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Please complete the Expression of Interest online form to confirm seat availability and receive the instructions to self-register.

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Palliative Care Network Practice Support Team 

palliativepsp@nshealth.ca

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Pallium Canada: Palliative Care Courses

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