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 – […]

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 […]

Lesson 1: The Importance and Impact of Positive Breastfeeding Support

      In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize the importance and impact of positive breastfeeding support Across the continuum of care, parents need positive support as they make decisions about how to feed their children and as they work toward their feeding goals. This includes conversations and care during pregnancy, breastfeeding initiation […]

1. Core coaching skills and guiding principles

Introduction to successful coaching Successful coaching requires understanding, developing, and applying guiding principles and skills in a safe, respectful manner. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be equipped to:   Describe the role of a coach Articulate the skills required to be an effective coach Explain the processes that contribute to effective […]

Step 2 – Create an action plan

MyPI Program Overview Step Two Step Two: Create an Action Plan Define a goal, developing a change plan, and tracking your results "*" indicates required fields Hidden Name First Last HiddenEmail HiddenDate MM slash DD slash YYYY Hidden Project Approach I participated in, or am participating in, a PLP or AHS QI project I didn’t […]

Block One Activity Done

Activities > Step One Step One: You and your practice at the moment Finding an actionable opportunity This is coming along nicely! You have found an actionable opportunity in your practice. The summary of your activity is available for your use. What’s next? Take a break. When you come back, you will be moving into […]

2. Day-of Information

Instructions As part of the pre-course online activity, please read the information below about your upcoming CCFP Exam Prep Course. If you have questions, please contact Rosanna at rosanna.saavedra@ucalgary.ca. Once you have read the information, click the “Mark Complete” button at the bottom of the page. You will receive an automated email confirming your completion […]

2. Safe and Appropriate Initiation of Opioids

  You will be equipped to: Discuss with your patient about planning active treatment options Use the approach of informed consent to set boundaries of opioid prescribing and functional goals for opioid therapy with your patient Frame the conversation with a patient around urine drug screening and its results Choose an appropriate opioid and route […]

Block Two Activity

Activities > Step Two Step 2: An action plan Defining a goal, developing a change plan and tracking your results Hold on a second. We must understand the problem before setting a goal and making the action plan. What contributes to the problem you identified? Identifying an area of practice For example, we could borrow […]

2. Day-of Information

Instructions As part of the pre-course online activity, please read the information below about your upcoming CCFP Exam Prep Course. If you have questions, please contact Rosanna at rosanna.saavedra@ucalgary.ca. Once you have read the information, click the “Mark Complete” button at the bottom of the page. You will receive an automated email confirming your completion […]

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 

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 […]

2. Risks

  There is an increased risk of pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes when a woman gains weight above or below the recommended ranges during her pregnancy. Evidence shows that pre-pregnancy BMI and weight gained during pregnancy are both independent factors for maternal and child health outcomes (JOGC, 2016).  

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.

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 […]