Free Webinars: Earn Continuing Education Credits for Training in End-of-Life Care
To share the clinical end-of-life expertise we have developed since 1978, VITAS Healthcare offers free webinars by experienced hospice professionals to educate on the benefits of hospice.
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May 24: Understanding Pain Management and Daily Practice Management (CME & CE Credit)
June 7: LGBTQ+ Adults: Unique Opportunities and Inclusive Approaches to Care (CME & CE Credit)
June 13: Pain Management in the Context of an Opioid Epidemic (CME & CE Credit)
June 14: Value of Hospice in Medicare (CME & CE Credit)
July 12: Assessment and Management of Disruptive Behaviors in Persons with Dementia (CME & CE Credit)
August 9: Nutrition and Hydration in the Hospice Patient
September 13: Sepsis and Post-Sepsis Syndrome (CME & CE Credit)
October 4: Advanced Lung Disease: Prognostication and Role of Hospice (CME & CE Credit)
November 15: Veterans Nearing the End of Life
December 13: Palliative Care vs. Curative Care
Nurses and Case Managers
This activity is approved for one continuing education credit hour for nurses (RN, LPN, LVN; in California Registered Nurses only), social workers and certified case managers. Licensed nursing home administrators in the State of Florida and Illinois may also receive one hour of continuing education credit. Attendance for the entire online webinar, as well as completion of a brief online evaluation, is required. Certifications are made available after completion.
Webinar FAQs
Get answers to frequently asked questions about our webinars on end-of-life care, including: How do I register for a webinar? What do I need to participate in a webinar? Who can I contact with questions about VITAS webinars?
Previous Webinars
Review summaries and slides from previous webinars at any time.
In-Person Presentations
In addition to free monthly webinars on topics relating to complex patients, VITAS is proud to offer nearly 70 complimentary, endorsed continuing education presentations that inform and update healthcare professionals about hospice care for patients with advanced illness. Check with your local VITAS representative to learn more about these customizable educational opportunities.