Earn Continuing Education Credits for Training in End-of-Life Care
Free Webinars
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. This activity is approved for one continuing education credit hour for all nurses (in California, registered nurses only), social workers* and certified case managers. Florida-licensed nursing home administrators may also receive one hour of continuing education credit. CNAs, home aides, physicians, chaplains, dietitians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to participate.
*For the June 20, 2019 webinar, please be advised that social workers in the states of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Wisconsin will not be able to receive a continuing education (CE) credit for this course.
June 20, 2019 Webinar: Dementia Care at End of Life
July 18, 2019: Nutrition and Hydration
August 22, 2019: Evaluation and Management of Behaviors in Dementia
September 12, 2019: Sepsis Prognosis and Hospice Eligibility
September 19, 2019: Sepsis Prognosis and Hospice Eligibility
October 24, 2019: Respiratory Symptoms in the Terminally Ill Patient
November 7, 2019: Advanced Lung Disease
December 12, 2019: Palliative vs. Curative Care
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.