1. Levels of Disinfection

  Let’s start with a basic element of infection prevention and control: Equipment Cleaning 101 – the classification of equipment cleaning. It is important to understand where disinfection of POCUS devices fits within the classification system for medical equipment and devices. Disinfection level required is based on Spaulding’s classification. (Click on the grey bars below […]

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 […]

1. Introduction to Opioids

  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 Tools and Resources

9. One-Month Post-Workshop

In this step, there is one case exercise. After completing the case, exit from there. Please do NOT proceed in the next step until you have received a further reminder.

Review of ECG examples

  You may access the following materials in this screen. The answers and explanations to questions in pre-course modules (Downloadable) The answers to the cases of February 21, 2020 small group workshops (Downloadable) The answers and explanations to pre- and post-test questions These documents are for ECG Interpretation Course participants’ individual use and not for […]

Module 1: The Opioid Crisis

  You will learn to: Describe the national and provincial impact of the current opioid crisis Describe current action, legislation, and prescribing guidelines that have been established in response to the opioid crisis Explain how Canada’s current opioid crisis came to be Explain the impact of the opioid crisis on individuals, and families Click on […]

Module 1. Inequity, Social Resources and Diabetes

  Upon completion of this module, you will be equipped to: Describe where and how resource inequities experienced by Indigenous patients, impact diabetes outcomes Formulate one’s role in mobilizing critical opportunities and approaches for supporting Indigenous patients grounded in structural competency and advocacy 

2. Pre-Course Submission

This is the first of four submission requirements of this course. Please submit a WORD document, copying and pasting content from a recent (less than 6 months old), actual clinical note from your practice. Also submit a WORD document, copying and pasting the body part of a recent (less than 6 months old), referral letter […]

2. Case Vignettes

  There are three cases vignettes for you to practice. Respond to each open-ended question and learn along the engagement with the materials step by step. Once being submitted, your responses will be only visible to the faculty of this course. You cannot go back to modify your responses after each submission. If you would […]

Lesson 2: Breastmilk composition

In this lesson, you will learn to: Identify the components and stages of breastmilk Identify what micronutrient supplementation is needed for healthy term infants Identify the nutritional needs of the breastfeeding parent Click for reference list Click on the topic 1 below to start.

Interprofessional Team and Collaborative Care

     Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC): A National Interprofessional Competency Framework ————————— Bainbridge, L., & Regehr, G. A New Perspective on Developing and Maintaining Collaborative Networks in Health Professional Care. This book chapter distills the competencies down to 4 practical and easy to understand skills for all health professionals. ————————— Dr. Lorelei Lingard – […]