Palliative Care Resources for
Continuing Education
Read a Q & A with international palliative care expert Steve Pantilat, M.D., Director of Palliative Care, UCSF. He shares his thoughts on the benefits to patients & families, including meeting life milestones & the role of the clinician.
Mayo Clinic provides a range of engaging pharmacology continuing medical education (CME) courses, including live events, podcasts, and online learning opportunities, tailored for healthcare professionals like physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. These courses deliver the latest information to improve clinical practice, healthcare delivery, and system efficiency. Participants can earn credits such as AMA, ANCC, ACPE, and others to advance their professional growth.
The Hospital and Palliative Nurses Association provides online, self-paced courses for professional development, focusing on essential topics like pain management, advanced care planning, and leadership in palliative care. These accredited courses offer continuing education units (CEUs) to foster professional growth and fulfill certification needs. The courses aim to expand skills and knowledge for delivering high-quality care to patients with serious illnesses.
Chaminade University of Honolulu offers a minor in Palliative Care through its School of Nursing and Health Professions. This program prepares students with the vital skills needed to deliver compassionate care to individuals dealing with serious illnesses, emphasizing both clinical expertise and emotional support.
The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), a joint effort between City of Hope and the AACN, is dedicated to advancing palliative care education globally. ELNEC provides tailored curricula, training programs, and resources to help nurses across specialties develop and teach critical palliative care skills. Additionally, the initiative organizes events like the 2025 Summit in Waikoloa, HI, and offers online tools to support nursing education and enhance care delivery.