Competency Framework

This reference guide for health professionals and volunteers describes the knowledge, personal attributes and skills providers need to deliver high-quality palliative care in Ontario.

Applying these competencies in practice will lead to better care for people with a serious illness and encourage collaboration among professionals and organizations providing palliative care.

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Last Updated: September 19, 2025

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