Finding FREE continuing education units with a focus on Hospice and End of Life care can be a real challenge! That’s why I’ve scoured the internet and put together this great list for you (and for me too!)! I’ll update it frequently so you can be sure that it’s up to date and accurate! Please leave me a comment if you find it helpful or if you find any out there that I missed and I can add them to list!
End Of Life Care & Pain Management
This free course through NursingCE.com offers 2 contact hours with a focus on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management strategies. You can view the course by clicking the title above (links open in a new tab), and then must sign in to take the quiz (this is still free).
While Palliative Care is not always Hospice Care, Hospice Care is always Palliative Care! In this instance, this 3 contact hour CEU focuses on many Hospice related issues including grief and pain. Once again, viewing the info can be done first, but you must sign in (for free) to take the quiz. Just click the title above and the CEU will open in a new tab!
The Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care offers a whole list of free (you can find inexpensive, paid options as well) CEU’s in the Palliative Care and Hospice realm. Most are webinars that can be watched in an on-demand setting with a post-test for completion of required hours. Caution: Be sure to read the description of the CEU prior to completing it, as some are only approved in certain states and others only provide credits for certain licenses.
Meeting the Challenges of Pediatric Pain Management
This CEU from Nurse.com is free due to sponsorship and is approved for 2.9 hours of credit. While many of us work with elders, if your organization offers Palliative and Hospice services to children, this CEU will be a great benefit to you! Be sure to click on the title to go directly to the CEU!
Evidence-Based Approaches to Pain Control
Here’s another freebie from Nurse.com, but this one has a stronger focus on adult care. You’ll receive 2.5 contact hours for this course! Click that title to get started now!
Knocking Out Pain Safely with PCA
While not commonly used in Hospice care, it does show up for patient’s occasionally. You definitely don’t want to wait until your patient is admitted from home with a PCA to understand it’s use! This course will score you 1 contact hour!
Get yourself another 1 contact hour for this informative CEU that gives a glance into the why’s and outcomes of medication nonadherence! Click the title to open a new tab!
Effective Pain Management is More Than Just a Number
Here’s another free CEU from Nurse.com. You’ll receive a 1 hour credit for completion! The focus here is on on appropriate assessment of your patient’s pain.
Using Emotional Intelligence to Create The Work Environment You Desire
While Hospice isn’t listed as the focus of this CEU, we all know how our own caregiver fatigue can affect our attitudes and our workplaces. This is a great educational unit that can help you focus on how you think and speak at and about work! You’ll gain insight and 1 more contact hour! Just click the title to open the course!
Patient Counseling: Preventing and Combating Opioid Misuse
While we usually spend more of our time focused on pain control, and less time concerned with opioid misuse, it’s still a valid topic for our field! Many of our patients don’t understand the strength and risks associated with opioids. You’ll receive 1 contact hour for your education in counseling your patients on this important topic!
Another fabulous CEU from Nurse.com that focuses on one of our number one issues in Hospice care, Chronic Pain! This module covers the understanding and management of chronic pain, and rewards you with 1 contact hour for your time! The title above is a clickable link that will open in a new tab.
Recognizing Signs of the Misuse or Abuse of Controlled Substances
Sadly, even in our efforts to help, there are times when we find ourselves in situations where we have provided a patient with the resources to abuse substances. Recognizing signs of abuse can be the difference between life and death for some! This 1 contact hour CEU is a great overview of what to watch for!
CEUFast offers a free membership option for their CEU’s. Be sure to review the membership levels to see which is right for you! This particular course focuses on an in depth look at what Palliative Care and Hospice is! 3 contact hours are awarded at completion!
CEUFast offers a free membership option for their CEU’s. Be sure to review the membership levels to see which is right for you! Many of our patients in Hospice care have some level of dementia, so even if you’re a well seasoned nurse, this in depth course will surely increase your knowledge! Plus, you’ll receive 4 contact hours at the completion of the course!
CEUFast offers a free membership option for their CEU’s. Be sure to review the membership levels to see which is right for you! It doesn’t take long before you realize how much time you spend dealing with family dynamics as a Hospice nurse. It’s unfortunate, but educating yourself on conflict management strategies will make all the difference in how you handle these difficult situations! You’ll receive 2 more contact hours for completion of this course. The title is a clickable link that will take you directly to the description!
I’ll update this list regularly as I find more Freebies for you!