10. Before the Webinar

Prior to the webinar, let’s use case exercise to refresh what you have learned from this course. There are two cases in this exercise. After completing Case 8, you will be able to move to Case 9. After completing the case exercise of this step, exit from there. Please do NOT proceed in the next […]

Lesson 3: Effective Breastfeeding

In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize the principles of an effective and comfortable latch. Recognize the signs of effective and ineffective milk transfer. Identify considerations and components of a breastfeeding assessment. Click on the topic 1 below to start.

Lesson 3: How to involve partners and supporters in breastfeeding

      In this lesson, you will learn to: Apply strategies that facilitate partner and supporter involvement in breastfeeding   Breastfeeding parent perspectives and needs Before seeking to actively involve partners and supporters in breastfeeding, it is important to assess how the breastfeeding parent wants others to be involved. It is easy to assume […]

Module 3: Interprofessional Team and Collaborative Care

  You will learn to: Describe the principles of interprofessional education (IPE) & collaborative practice Discuss competencies critical to interprofessional teams Recognize the implications of collaborative practice for clinical practice Navigate through urgent and non-urgent referrals in Alberta This module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Step 3. Before the Webinar

Prior to the webinar, let’s use case exercise to refresh what you have learned from this course. There are two cases in this exercise. After completing Case 8, you will be able to move to Case 9. After completing the case exercise of this step, exit from there. Please do NOT proceed in the next […]

Module 3: Decontamination Procedures

  Stethoscope Use for Patients on Contact and Droplet Precautions including COVID-19 Patients While we recommend that a dedicated stethoscope that remains in the patient room be used, in the event that a dedicated stethoscope is not available, we recommend the following steps be undertaken: Stethoscope Use for Patients on Modified Respiratory Precautions We recommend […]

Step 3. Before the Webinar (COPY)

Prior to the webinar, let’s use case exercise to refresh what you have learned from this course. There are two cases in this exercise. After completing Case 8, you will be able to move to Case 9. After completing the case exercise of this step, exit from there. Please do NOT proceed in the next […]

3. Equity-oriented actions for rheumatology practice and policy

The previous modules have provided information about specific populations that face inequities in rheumatology care. We have shared what is unique to each population as it relates to their rheumatic disease presentation and management, the barriers faced in accessing rheumatology care, and solutions that can support achieving equity in health outcomes.  While the contributors to […]

Case 2

  This case is about managing acute changes in behavior, exploring assessment and management in the acute situation, including using an antipsychotic. You are not the attending physician and receive a call after hours. The patient William is hitting and being verbally aggressive to other residents and staff. He had to be removed from the […]

3. Assess

  Alberta Health Services recommends four key actions to support women with healthy pregnancy weight gain. The key action Assess, includes calculating a woman’s pre-pregnancy BMI as early as possible and providing individualized weight gain recommendations based on her weight category.  

9. Pre-Webinar File Upload

Module 9 is the third and final round of uploading your clinical and referral notes. Please submit a WORD or PDF document, copying and pasting content from a recent (less than one month old), actual clinical note from your practice. Also submit a WORD or PDF document, copying and pasting the body part of a […]

3. Learn with the Experts

You will learn to: Explain the importance of medical records Describe the common problems in medical records documentation List some strategies you can use for efficient and effective documentation Integrate the SOAP format in your documentation Recognize key elements of an effective referral/consult letter

3. Opening Scenario

Upon completion of this module, you will be equipped to: Summarize the importance of clinical reasoning as a core competency Understand the role of reflection and critical thinking in improving diagnostic performance Recognize the importance of clarifying health context in patient care Outline the supportive role of case discussion with knowledgeable colleagues

Module 3: Interprofessional Team and Collaborative Care

  You will learn to: Describe the principles of interprofessional education (IPE) & collaborative practice Discuss competencies critical to interprofessional teams Recognize the implications of collaborative practice for clinical practice Navigate through urgent and non-urgent referrals in Alberta This module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Module 2: Understanding Opioids

  You will learn to: Describe how opioids evolved Explain the impact opioids have on the brain and body, and the routes of administration; Describe the various opioids available Explain the endogenous/ exogenous system and interaction with opioid receptors Explain opioid agonist activity and affinity Describe current trends in opioid use Click on the image […]

Lesson 3: Case Scenarios

      In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize how the principles of an IFD can contribute to positive outcomes for families Click on the topic 1 below to start.

4. Course Evaluation

Great work! Thank you for taking the Equity in Rheumatology course. Please take the Immediate Post-Course Evaluation and Commitment to Change questionnaires. We will check-in with you about your Commitment to Change again after 3 months.