2026 Ascend Hospice Volunteer Training

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Training Part One
- Part One: Hospice, History, & the Role of the Volunteer
- Volunteer Training Part One
- Quiz-Hospice, History, Volunteer Role
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Training Part Two
- Part Two: HIPAA, Infection Control, & Wheel Chair Safety
- Volunteer Training Part Two
- Quiz-HIPAA, Infection Control, Bloodborne Path, TB, Wheelchair Safety
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Training Part Three: Listening, Veterans, & Alzheimers & Dementia
- Volunteer Training Part 3
- Quiz-Listening, Veterans, Dementia
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Training Part Four: Abuse & Neglect, Pain, Spiritual Distress, & Grief
- Volunteer Training Part 4
- Quiz-Abuse & Neglect, Pain, Spiritual Distress, & Grief
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Training Part Five: Aromatherapy and Death & Dying
- Volunteer Training Part 5
- Quiz-Aromatherapy and Death & Dying
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Training Part Six: Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- Volunteer Training Part 6
- Quiz-Safety & Emergency Preparedness
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Addendum 1: Code of Conduct
- Code of Conduct
- Attestation Statement
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Addendum 2: Dementia Training
- Brass Ring Memoir by Kelly McCarthy
- Quiz-Dementia & Alzheimers
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Addendum 3: Ascend Programs: Pathways to Peace
- Pathways to Peace Review
- Quiz-Pathways
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RESOURCES
- 15 Simple Questions for New Volunteers
- Helpful Volunteer Reminders
- General Hand Massage Techniques
- Pathways to Peace Programs & Interventions

Equip yourself with the essential skills to provide compassionate care and support as a hospice volunteer. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.