2025 March PRA IMG Discussion Board

Welcome to the 2024 September PRA IMG Discussion Board! This is a forum to connect and network with other fellow PRA IMGs. You may browse existing posts below, start a new thread/discussion, or join an existing conversation by replying to a post: To start a new discussion/thread: please scroll to the bottom of the page and […]

Learn with the expert

  Watch the podcast and engage with the question(s) when coming up during the video. Any thoughts? You may post your comments.  

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 […]

Step 1 – Finding an actionable opportunity Copy

Activities > Step One Step One: Finding an actionable opportunity You and your practice at the moment Hidden Name First Last HiddenEmail HiddenDate MM slash DD slash YYYY “Where do I start?” After completing Step One, you will be able to: Define a problem in your practice with data Understand the relevance and limitations of […]

Post-test

  (In addition to on-screen display, you may download and print the ECG images for answering the following questions.)

Module 1: Introduction

  At the end of this module, you will be able to: Recall the CanMEDS framework as it applies to your transition to practicing in Alberta Recognize the place for lifelong learning in maintaining professional competencies

Block One Activity

Activities > Step One Step One: Finding an actionable opportunity You and your practice at the moment Step 1 of 3 33% Hidden Name First Last HiddenEmail HiddenDate MM slash DD slash YYYY 1. Have you and/or your practice group already identified an area of practice to assess?* Yes No Identifying an area of practice […]

Step 1. After the Workshop (COPY)

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Opening Case Scenario

  The case scenarios in this module focus on the communication aspects of promoting a positive breastfeeding experience. Technical aspects will be explored in other modules within the series.   (Click on the grey bars below to move between the slides. Click on the bi-directional arrows at the lower right corner below the slides to […]

Pre-test

    Once you complete the pre-test, please move forward to the next module. There won’t be immediate feedback on your test results at this point. You will have the opportunity to review the answers of these questions later in the course. (In addition to on-screen display, you may download and print the ECG images […]

Activity 2

MyPI Starting a Practice Improvement Activity Program Overview Step 1 | Identify a practice improvement Identify an opportunity for practice improvement Gain a deeper understanding of this opportunity by reviewing data and evidence Consider the scope of this opportunity so that you can take a practical first step Step 2 | Create a change plan […]

Lesson 1: Breastfeeding anatomy and physiology

In this lesson, you will learn to: Identify the anatomy and functions of the lactating breast Identify the physiology of lactation and how breastmilk is produced Identify the anatomy and functions of infant oral structures Click for reference list Click on the topic 1 below to start.

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 […]