Education

CHPCA provides educational and informative tools for those looking to increase their knowledge on various hospice palliative care topics. 

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What is Hospice Palliative Care? 

Learn more about this specialized form of health care that aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for those living with a life limiting illness, and their families. Includes benefits, FAQs, a historical timeline, and links to provincial and territorial associations.  

Last Aid 

Serious illness, dying, and grief can make us feel helpless. The Last Aid course is about building understanding and confidence so we can better support those who are dying and grieving and have less fear about our own mortality. 

PACE for PSWs 

Palliative Care Education for Personal Support Workers  is a flexible 10-course online program created to provide much-requested support and education for Personal Support Workers – the hearts and hands of the health care team. 

Resources

Explore our curated collections of useful information including articles, videos, and websites.

Resources Directory 

Browse a curated list of useful resources, articles, and websites for care workers and caregivers, healthcare providers, and volunteers.  

Grief and Bereavement Resource Repository

Explore a curated collection of resources designed to support you and your loved ones in navigating grief. This includes specialized resources for children and youth, along with links to regional grief and bereavement support services. 

Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Resource Repository

This repository touches on topics such as pediatric palliative care, anticipatory grief, and supporting siblings of children with a life-threatening illness, among other materials and resources.  

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The Palliative Approach Blog 

The Palliative Approach, a blog hosted and edited by CHPCA, provides relevant and thought-provoking palliative care content for hospice palliative care professionals, volunteers, and supporters, as well as health care workers, and caregivers across Canada. 

CHPCA News

  • Press Release

    CHPCA Announces 2026 National Grief and Bereavement Day Theme: Shine a Light on Grief Support in Canada

    Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Announces 2026 National Grief and Bereavement Day Theme: "Shine a Light on Grief Support in Canada"

  • Press Release

    Last Aid® Facilitator Applications Now Open Across Canada

    Last Aid® Facilitator Applications Now Open Across Canada . CHPCA Invites Healthcare Professionals and Community Members to Help Build Compassionate Communities.

  • Press Release

    Expression of Interest: Volunteer Treasurer, CHPCA Board of Directors

    The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the officer position of Secretary/Treasurer on the CHPCA Board of Directors. Deadline for Submissions: Before or by 5pm ET June 30, 2026