As part of our continued education for our volunteers, Cedars Community Hospice will be providing the following classes. These classes are not mandatory, but we encourage you to attend as many as possible. Please note that the location changes from the office to the hospice center throughout the year. If you have any additional topics you would like us to cover, please let me know. Understand that these classes are open to the community and you can bring a friend at any point.
Please RSVP for classes if attending.
Call 412-380-9500 or email efithyan@cedarscommunityhospice.com
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Organ Donation and Hospice Care - Hospice Office - 8:00AM - 9:00AM
A representative from the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) will be at the hospice office to explain the myths about organ and tissue donation. The information will help you to understand how organ and tissue procurement can be honored during hospice care.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
History of Hospice Care - Hospice Center - 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Learn more about the first hospice and understand the benefits and values of Hospice care and a true definition of end of life.
April 2011
National Volunteer Month - No Class
Planning Underway - Information Coming Soon
Monday, May 16, 2011
Caring For Alzheimer Patients - Hospice Center - 11:00AM - Noon
A representative from the Alzheimer Association of Pittsburgh will be here to teach and define Alzheimer Disease & how to work with hospice patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Bereavement - Hospice Office - 1:00PM - 2:00 PM
Recognize the grief process and understand the concept surrounding world grief and how Volunteers struggle with grief. This class is appropriate to invite a friend or even your church bereavement team.
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Spirituality & End of Life - Hospice Office - 11:00AM - Noon
What is Spirituality? How do we support individuals at the end of life in their Spirituality?
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Stump the Medical Director! - Hospice Center - 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Join with other volunteers to listen, meet, and talk to the Cedars Community Hospice Medical Director! Bring your question that you always wanted to ask, but never had a chance to ask!
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
When You Don't Know What to Say? - Hospice Center - 11:00AM - Noon
Do you ever feel like you just don't know what to say? This class will utilize case studies and role play to demonstrate effective communication with patients and families related to end of life care.
October 2011
To be Announced - Hospice Center
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Final Hours - Hospice Center - 3:00PM - 4:00PM
As care & needs change at the time of death, family demands also change. The "Vigil Volunteers" will gain a complete understanding of the dying process and how to support patients & families during their final hours. If you do not know what a "Vigil Volunteer" is, we hope to see you at the class.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
A Year Review - Hospice Center - Noon - 1:00PM
Join together as a group to review a year of volunteer service. We will look at what was done, what needs to be changed, and what we need to due in 2012. This will be a fun and interactive meeting.
Our hope is that these classes will further educate you as a volunteer and broaden your service with Cedars Community Hospice.
Respectfully Submitted
Eric Fithyan, Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator
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