Applied Palliative Nutrition Course
From Diagnosis to End of Life
Why this course?
Supporting patients at the end of life from a nutrition perspective is meaningful, but often overwhelming. Many health professionals feel underprepared:
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Limited training on how to navigate difficult conversations.
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Confusion about what actually happens to the body as end of life approaches.
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Existing palliative care training is often pharmacology-heavy or purely theoretical, with little focus on nutrition.
Applied Palliative Nutrition fills this gap. You’ll gain evidence-based knowledge and real-world clinical strategies to:
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Transform uncertainty into confidence
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Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
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Make nutrition decisions that respect quality of life and patient wishes
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Navigate tough conversations with compassion and clarity
What makes this course unique?
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Practical & case-based: Real-world scenarios you won’t find in textbooks
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Led by experience: Created by a Registered Dietitian with 8+ years’ experience, 1,000+ patients supported in palliation, and national speaking expertise
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Interdisciplinary: Perspectives from a palliative care physician, nurse practitioner, social worker, and speech-language pathologist
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Collaborative learning: Share and learn strategies through a community forum
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First of its kind in Canada: No comparable, nutrition-focused, practical program exists nationally or internationally
What you will learn:
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Explain physiology and metabolism changes at end of life to patients and families
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Manage enteral feeds, tube intolerance, and common symptoms
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Balance evidence-based nutrition with patient values and quality of life
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Support decision-making around feeding tubes and non-compliant food choices
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Communicate with confidence about goals of care and end-of-life decisions
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Collaborate effectively across disciplines in nutrition and symptom management
Course format
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8 weeks of self-directed modules
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5 live sessions with guest experts
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Palliative care physician
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Nurse Practitioner
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and more!
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Community forum for case study discussions
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Certificate of completion
Dates & Pricing
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Launch date: October 27, 2025, rolling start
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Cost: $500, no HST – special launch pricing
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Limited cohort
Impact & values
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Designed to help you help patients and families experience dignity, clarity, and comfort at end of life
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Build your professional confidence in a challenging area of care
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A portion of proceeds donated to ALS Canada
FAQ
Q: Do I need prior palliative care experience?
A: No — the course is designed for both new and experienced clinicians.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
A: Yes, you’ll receive a certificate of completion.
Q: Can I use professional development funds?
A: Many hospitals and organizations cover this course (check with your manager/education team).
Q: What if I can’t attend the live sessions?
A: All live sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants.
Q: How much time should I set aside each week?
A: Expect to spend 1–2 hours per week on self-directed learning, plus 1 hour for the live session (on weeks when they are scheduled).
Q: Is this course relevant if I don’t work exclusively in palliative care?
A: Yes! The content is highly relevant for both inpatient and outpatient settings. It’s especially useful if you work with older adults, motor neuron disease, end-stage kidney disease, cancer, dementia, and other complex chronic illnesses.
Q: Can international participants register?
A: At this time, registration is limited to Canadian health professionals. We plan to expand to the U.S. and other regions in the future.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: All payments are non-refundable.