Educational Support

United Hospice of Rockland Offers
Educational Support to the Community Via:

• Volunteer Training Program - is an extensive 24 hour program that meets one night a week (three hours per night) for 8 weeks. Topics included in the program are: hospice philosophy and mission, advance directives, communication and listening skills, fundamentals of caregiving, grief and bereavement.
• Continuing Education Programs - are offered to healthcare professionals on topics such as: Advance Directives, Pain Management, Principles of Hospice and Palliative Care, Care of the Dying and miscellaneous other topics. The concept that a serious illness is an opportunity to provide compassionate care in accordance with the patient’s wishes was the theme in these programs.
• Speakers' Bureau - is a group of individuals specially trained in the area of end-of-life issues who are committed to providing quality community education. They are dedicated to providing an interesting, informative and thought-provoking program for your organization, and will work with you to develop a presentation that meets the needs of your group.
• UHR Newsletter - A bi-annual publication, is sent to approximately 9,000 households and businesses in our community. In addition to containing helpful information about our programs and services, it also includes ways to get involved or support our work in the community.