Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

  2016 Census of Canada – Visible Minorities (Alberta and Canada) The latest release from the 2016 Census shows that almost a quarter of Albertans reported being a visible minority, up over 40% from five years earlier.  Cultural Competency Skills Workbooks These workbooks have the HPSACC self-assessment questionnaire, LEARN and BRIDGES models, and use dramatized […]

Module 1: Introduction

  You will learn to: Describe the PRA process Indicate the roles and responsibilities of different contributors in PRA assessment Recognize the lifelong learning requirement of all practicing physicians Explain CanMEDS as a competency framework required to practice in Canada This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

1. Pre-Course Activity

Instructions As part of the pre-course activity, please go through the two topics in the module. If you have questions for either of the presenters, you may post your questions or comments at the bottom of the topic page. Once you have gone through a topic, click the “Mark Complete” button at the bottom of […]

Lesson 1: The influence and perspectives of partners and supporters on breastfeeding

      In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize the influence and perspectives of partners and supporters on breastfeeding The Alberta population has relatively high rates of breastfeeding initiation, but low rates of breastfeeding exclusivity and duration. In 2017, the breastfeeding initiation rate in Alberta was 93%, but only 36% reported exclusive breastfeeding […]

1. Introduction

Welcome to this series of educational modules which have been developed to provide rheumatology care providers with information to support the provision of equitable care to a variety of populations. In this first module, we will review definitions and concepts to understand what equity is, and who is affected by inequities in rheumatology practice here […]

Step 1. After the Workshop

In this step, you will reflect on what you have learned from the pre-workshop activity and the workshop. There are two cases in the case exercise of this step. After completing Case 5, you will be able to move to Case 6. After completing the case exercise, exit from there. Please do NOT proceed in […]

Lesson 1: The Breastfeeding Relationship

In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize inborn feeding instincts that support the breastfeeding relationship and cue-based feeding. Identify approaches to breastfeeding support and indicate why certain approaches are beneficial for the breastfeeding relationship. Introduction      The breastfeeding relationship is a complex biological and emotional connection between the breastfeeding parent and infant. Inborn feeding instincts […]

Course Navigation

Navigation Schedule Handouts Certificate Navigation Welcome to the CME Virtual Conference running from [DATE].  Navigate through the conference using the menu below: Course Information Course schedule, handouts, and certificate information Plenary Sessions Breakout Rooms Help Desk Have a question? Get help from a CME Staff Exhibitor Hall Find more information about our exhibitors Schedule Lorem […]

1. Intrauterine Contraception

  Intrauterine Contraception -Part I Intrauterine Contraception -Part II LNG-IUS 52mg (Mirena) Insertion Animation provided by ARHP (Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, USA)   Any thoughts? You may post your comments below.

1. Introduction

  Listen to Danielle’s story and reflect on the questions below.   What could have been done to help this woman avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy? In your own practice, what do you say (or don’t you say) to women about weight gain? If you talk to women about weight gain, when does this […]

0. Orientation

How to use technology in this course Peer Coaching for Practicing Professionals is an interactive, blended course that uses online ECME modules, Zoom, and an interactive discussion. This section will provide you with instructions on how to use each element.  Online Modules Zoom Discussion Forum Online Modules It is not recommended to access the online […]

Pre-Course

  Before diving into the online modules, let’s warm up with a self-reflection task and a pre-training survey.

1. Opioid Pharmacology

  You will be equipped to: Describe the mechanisms of action for opioids Distinguish the terms used in opioid management Recognize the rationales of choosing an opioid formulation Describe the basic pharmacology of individual opioids Recognize the recommendation of offering Naloxone during an opioid taper References Tools and Resources