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.
June 20, 2019 Webinar: Dementia Care at End of Life
July 18, 2019: Nutrition and Hydration
August 22, 2019: Treatment of Dementia-Related Behaviors
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.
VITAS Continuing Education Details
VITAS Healthcare programs in California/Connecticut/Delaware/Illinois/Northern Virginia/Ohio/Pennsylvania/Washington DC/Wisconsin are provided CE credit for their Social Workers through VITAS Healthcare Corporation, provider #1222, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. VITAS Healthcare maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: (06/06/18 - 06/06/21). Social Workers participating in this course will receive 1 clinical continuing education clock hour.
To request accommodations for disability (ADA), contact webinars@vitas.com prior to the course event. All requests should be granted per VITAS, state and federal ADA requirements.
If you have a complaint or grievance regarding the VITAS continuing education process, email: Tammy.Quinn@vitas.com.
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.