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Quality Palliative Care in Long-Term Care project

More than 30% of residents who live in LTC homes die each year and this number will continue to grow as the LTC population ages. How residents are cared for in LTC lacks clarity and definition due to the absence of a formalized palliative care (PC) program. The Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has funded a Community University Research Alliance (CURA) project titled “Improving the quality of life of people dying in long term care.” The purpose is to engage residents, families and staff in creating a palliative culture in LTC homes.

Master of Theological Studies and a one-year Certificate in "Spiritual and Religious Care in a Pluralistic Society" - The religious and ethnic pluralism of contemporary Canada demands that persons who are preparing to work in spiritual and religious care in institutional and community settings are cognizant of religious rights. In addition to firm grounding in their own faith tradition, they must be knowledgeable in the diversity of other faith traditions. To meet this need, Queen's Theological College, in partnership with the Ontario Multifaith Council, is offering two new programs, a two-year Master of Theological Studies and a one-year Certificate in "Spiritual and Religious Care in a Pluralistic Society". The programs are designed for persons preparing for work in spiritual and religious care in a pluralist context, such as a hospital, home for the aged, nursing home or other long-term care facility, prison, university, the military, or parish nursing. For more information visit Queen's Theological College

Past Events:

>> Spiritual and Religious Care Awareness Week (SRCAW) 
October 16 – 22, 2011 Diverse Voices: Building Bridges 
For details visit our Website

» OMC's Provincial Educational Conference 2011

>> Victims with Diverse Voices

A Restorative Justice Project Addressing Victims of Crime in
GTA Muslim Communities, Details here

Content updated: November 22, 2011