OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Palliative Care Communications |
| Conestoga Course Code |
PALL1070 |
| Host College |
Durham College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
DU-CARE1581 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$190.00 |
| Hours |
20 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
This course will focus on communication with individuals with a life-limiting illness, their families and significant others. Topics include: basic process and steps of effective communication, factors influencing personal and cultural attitudes in communication, identifying basic verbal and non-verbal communication, self-care for palliative care providers, and identifying challenges and facilitators to effective communication in palliative care. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Student Profile 5%, Discussion Posts 20%, Assignments 75% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
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d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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