CSPE FAQs

SECTION 1 — PALLIATIVE CARE PRACTITIONER PATHWAY

Do I need a healthcare background?
No. The Palliative Pathway is designed for anyone called to offer compassionate, non-medical support. No clinical training is required.
Is this clinical or medical training?
No. This pathway teaches relational, emotional, and communication-based skills. It does not include medical tasks, clinical procedures, or diagnosis.
How does Tier 1 differ from Tier 2?

Tier 1: Foundations in presence, communication, boundaries, emotional steadiness, and the APFCCM model.
Tier 2: Applied companioning with trauma awareness, family systems, existential support, and real-case integration.

Do I need to take Tier 1 before Tier 2?
Yes. Tier 2 builds directly from the concepts and competencies in Tier 1.
Do I need to attend live?
Yes. Live online attendance is required due to the relational and interactive nature of the training.
What if I miss a live session?
Recordings are provided for review. Missing classes may affect your eligibility for certification.
Why is an interview required?
To ensure:

clarity around program expectations
readiness for emotionally meaningful work
appropriate grounding and steadiness

The interview is supportive and brief.

What level of emotional readiness do I need?
You don’t have to be fully healed. You simply need to be grounded enough to participate without becoming overwhelmed or destabilized.
How does the Practicum work?
It is a 6-month, 200-hour applied learning phase with ongoing mentor support. You will companion individuals in approved community settings while applying APFCCM and reflective practice.
Where can I complete the Practicum?
Possible settings include:

hospice volunteer programs
seniors’ centres
community programs
approved organizational partners
Availability varies by region.

Is the Practicum supervised?
Yes. Students meet with their mentor weekly or bi-weekly online for guidance, feedback, and integration.
What is the Capstone project?
A final demonstration of learning through:

a reflective portfolio
a narrative or case-based analysis
an applied presentation
a creative or integrative project

What certificates will I receive?

Tier 1 Certificate
Tier 2 Certificate
Comprehensive Palliative Care Practitioner Certificate (after Practicum + Capstone)

How long does the pathway take?
Approximately 9 months:

Tier 1: 6 weeks
Tier 2: 6 weeks
Practicum + Capstone: 6 months

Does this training guarantee employment?
No. CSPE provides educational certificates, not regulated credentials.
Hiring varies by organization and province.
How does payment work?

6-week programs: 2 payments, 3 weeks apart
12-week bundles: 3 payments, 4 weeks apart

What if a payment fails?
Kajabi will reattempt the payment. Access to future programs may pause until the plan is up to date.
Are refunds available?
Refunds follow the policy provided at registration. Refunds are limited once a course begins.
Is this one of the first programs of its kind in Canada?
Yes. CSPE is part of an emerging movement toward professionalized non-medical palliative education integrating:

tiered learning
a relational care model
practicum hours
supervised capstone work

SECTION 2 — GRIEF INTEGRATION SERIES

Who is this series for?
Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of grief or wishing to support others in a non-clinical capacity.
Is this therapy or counseling?
No. This is educational and supportive — not treatment or mental health counseling.
Do I need Track 1 before Track 2?
Yes. Track 1 builds the foundation required for Track 2.
Do I need to attend live?
Yes. Attendance is required to receive certificates.
Why is there no interview for this pathway?
Because the focus is educational and reflective. Students may still request support privately if needed.
What if discussing grief feels overwhelming?
You may pause, step back, or ask for support. Emotional pacing and safety are emphasized.
What certificates will I receive?

~ Grief Recovery Journey Certificate

~ Grief Integration Educator Certificate

How is Track 1 different from Track 2?

Track 1: Personal literacy, understanding your own grief, building knowledge.
Track 2: Teaching, guiding, and facilitating grief education in non-clinical settings.

What skills will I learn in Track 2?

grief literacy education
trauma-aware communication
culturally respectful facilitation
narrative + story-based teaching
creating emotionally safe learning spaces
non-clinical boundaries and referral awareness

How is storytelling used?

Track 1: Personal meaning-making
Track 2: A tool for teaching, normalizing, and explaining grief responses

Is this culturally inclusive?
Yes — global, ancestral, and cultural grief practices are explored respectfully without appropriation.
How long is the series?
12 weeks total (6 weeks per track).
How does payment work?
Same structure as the Palliative Pathway:

2 payments for each 6-week track
3 payments for the 12-week bundle

Are refunds available?
Refund policy is included at registration.

SECTION 3 — CROSS-CREDIT FAQ

How do cross-credit tuition benefits work?
Students who complete one pathway receive reduced tuition for the advanced level of the other because several key learning themes overlap between Tier 2 (Palliative) and Track 2 (Grief Educator Training).

While each pathway has its own focus, the following competencies show up in both advanced levels:

trauma-aware communication
• emotional steadiness during intensity
• cultural humility
• inclusive facilitation
• narrative and story-based teaching tools
• understanding grief as part of the palliative landscape
• ethical boundaries and non-medical scope
• supporting families during distress
• reflective practice and grounded presence

Because these foundations do not need to be retaught, tuition is reduced.
However, all curriculum hours and all live sessions remain required — students still participate fully in each pathway.

Which modules or themes cross over between Tier 2 and Track 2?
While module titles differ, the shared themes include:

responding to emotional intensity with steadiness
• reading and supporting diverse family systems
• understanding grief reactions inside broader relational contexts
• trauma-aware pacing and containment
• cultural and spiritual considerations in moments of distress
• maintaining boundaries and recognizing referral moments
• guiding reflective learning without entering therapeutic scope
• applying story and lived experience respectfully in learning spaces

Students gain a richer, more integrated understanding by encountering these themes through both lenses:

palliative companioning
grief literacy education

Should I take Palliative or Grief first?
There is no “right” sequence.
Choose based on which calling is stronger right now:

If you feel called to end-of-life, illness, aging, and family support → begin with Palliative.
• If you’re focused on loss, meaning-making, and understanding grief → begin with Grief Track 1.

The cross-credit benefits apply no matter which pathway you start with.

Does completing one pathway reduce the hours in the other?
No. Cross-credit reduces tuition, not learning hours.
Each pathway has its own curriculum, competencies, and live learning requirements.

All students must attend:

Tier 1 and Tier 2 (for Palliative)
Track 1 and Track 2 (for Grief)

No prior experience replaces the required hours.

SECTION 4 — NOC & CEU FAQ

Are CEUs available?
Not yet. CSPE is preparing for near future submissions.
Will this be recognized by professional bodies?
Future submissions are planned, but no approvals are guaranteed.
How does NOC alignment work?
Curriculum aligns with skill areas commonly found in community-based supportive roles.
NOC does not grant accreditation — it classifies occupations.
Do these programs guarantee employment?
No. These are educational, non-medical certificates.
What is my scope of practice after completing the program?
Relational, supportive, and educational — not clinical or therapeutic.

SECTION 5 — GENERAL FAQ