Advance Palliative Practice Skills (APPS)

Building on the Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program, The Advanced Palliative Practice Skills (APPS) program is an interactive, educational opportunity for Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Health Care Aides and Hospice Volunteers who are graduates of the Core Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program.

Duration: Approximately 9 weeks

Course Components:

  • Three, 2-hour virtual in-class Case Based Learning sessions
  • Self-directed online learning modules x 4
  • Two peer-to-peer exchanges
  • Ongoing self-reflection with practical application activities
  • Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
  • Personal Support Workers (PSWs)
  • Health Care Aides
  • Hospice Volunteers

Cost: $40.00

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

Full Participation is mandatory to receive a certificate.

Online Registration Terms and Conditions – Learn more

Upcoming Sessions
Fall 2025
Course Dates: Sept. 10th, 2025 –
Nov. 5th, 2025
Registration Deadline: Aug. 27th, 2025
CBL #1 (end of week 2): Sept. 24th, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CBL #2 (end of week 5): Oct. 15th. 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CBL #3 (end of week 8): Nov. 5th, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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For alternative method of payment and registration please visit the Online Registration Terms.