Peer Coaching for Practicing Professionals

About the course

Peer Coaching for Practicing Professionals will pragmatically prepare you to coach peers in a variety of settings.

The eight-week course is comprised of self-learning modules, online interactive workshops, peer discussions and a discussion forum.

Participants will be assigned into coach-coachee pairs for workshops and peer discussions.

Workshop breakout rooms will be recorded on Zoom cloud for learning purposes to aid peer discussions and personal reflection. Recordings will not be shared or used for any other purpose, including by faculty or other members of the course. Recordings will be deleted 3 months after course as per university retention rules.

  • Discussion Forum
    A discussion forum is used to create connections and a community of practice which will be an invaluable resource throughout your coaching journey.
  • tools and resources
    Helpful tools and resources are identified throughout the course.

    The course textbook: Franklin M. The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching: A Revolutionary Approach to Masterful Coaching. Wilmington: Thomas Noble Books; 2019.

    Additional references and resources will be provided per module.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be equipped to:

  • Describe the role of the coach and coachee
  • Develop and apply core coaching skills
  • Apply a coaching for change framework
  • Explore coaching through challenges and in specific settings

Timeline

Course Orientation

Nov 23

  • Course Orientation (60 minutes)
Course Orientation
Module 1: Core Coaching Skills & Principles

24 Nov - 30 Nov (Week 1)

  • Self Learning (90 minutes)
  • Discussion forum Post & Respond (15 minutes)
  • Virtual Workshop (120 minutes)
Module 1: Core Coaching Skills & Principles

1 Dec - 6 Dec (Week 2)

  • Self Reflection (60 minutes)
  • Peer Discussion (30 minutes))
  • Discussion Forum – Post & Respond (15 minutes)
Module 2: Core Coaching Skills & Principles

7 Dec – 14 Dec (Week 3)

  • Self Learning (90 minutes)
  • Discussion forum Post & Respond (15 minutes)
  • Virtual Workshop (120 minutes)
Module 2: Core Coaching Skills & Principles

15 Dec - 20 Dec (Week 4)

  • Self Reflection (60 minutes)
  • Peer Discussion (30 minutes))
  • Discussion Forum – Post & Respond (15 minutes)
Module 3: Coaching in Special Settings

Select the topics of choice:

Coaching for Quality Improvement with a group

Coaching for Surgical and Procedural skills

Coaching for Competence

Module 3: Coaching in Special Settings

TBD (Week 5)

Coaching for Quality Improvement with a group

  • Self Learning (90 minutes)
  • Discussion forum Post & Respond (15 minutes)
  • Virtual Workshop (120 minutes)

TBD (Week 6)

Coaching for Quality Improvement with a group

  • Self Reflection (60 minutes)
  • Peer Discussion (30 minutes))
  • Discussion Forum – Post & Respond (15 minutes)

Coaching for Surgical and Procedural skills

  • Self Learning (90 minutes)
  • Discussion forum Post & Respond (15 minutes)
  • Virtual Workshop (120 minutes)

TBD (Week 7)

Coaching for Surgical and Procedural skills

  • Self Reflection (60 minutes)
  • Peer Discussion (30 minutes))
  • Discussion Forum – Post & Respond (15 minutes)

Coaching for Competence

  • Self Learning (90 minutes)
  • Discussion forum Post & Respond (15 minutes)
  • Virtual Workshop (120 minutes)

TBD (Week 8)

Coaching for Competence

  • Self Reflection (60 minutes)
  • Peer Discussion (30 minutes))
  • Discussion Forum – Post & Respond (15 minutes)

Additional Information

CFPC

Mainpro+ Group Learning
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 12 Mainpro+® credits.

 

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 12 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

 

RCPSC

MOC Section 3 Self-Assessment Program
This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 12 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

AMA-PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

FacultyCredentialsDisclosureAffiliation
Heather ArmsonMD MCE CCFP FCFPThe Foundation for Medical Practice Education, Executive Director

Assistant Dean, Personalized Learning, CME&PD; Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Executive Director, Foundations for Medical Practice Education

Maria BacchusMD MSc FRCPCHonoraria: Royal College InternationalMedical Director, Physician Support, Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, University of Calgary
Kelly BurakMD, FRCPC, MSc (Epid)CADTH – Expert reviewer (honorarium)
CMHCC meeting – SPC member and speaker (honorarium)
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.
  • This course has received no commercial sponsorship support.
  • This course was co-developed by Dr. Heather Armson and Dr. Maria Bacchus and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.
  • Faculty disclosure
Planning CommitteeCredentialsDisclosureAffiliation
Heather ArmsonMD MCE CCFP FCFPThe Foundation for Medical Practice Education, Executive Director
HAVE NOT RECEIVED SPEAKER WAIVER
Assistant Dean, Personalized Learning, CME&PD; Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Executive Director, Foundations for Medical Practice Education
Maria BacchusMD MSc FRCPCHonoraria: Royal College InternationalMedical Director, Physician Support, Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, University of Calgary
Michelle BaileyMSc, MD, FRCP(C)NoneClinical Associate Professor, Quality and Safety Lead, Hospital Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics Assistant Dean, Physician Learning Program (PLP) Medical Director, Quality and Practice Improvement, PLP and CME and Professional Development, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Elaine Chow BakerMSc, MBA, PMPEmployee of CMEPD officeDirector, Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Kelly BurakMD, FRCPC, MSc (Epid)CADTH – Expert reviewer (honorarium)
CMHCC meeting – SPC member and speaker (honorarium)
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Diane DuncanBScPharm, MEd, PMPCOI good until Nov 2022Project Manager, Physician Learning Program, University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
Aaron JohnstonBScUniversity of Calgary Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship – Research grantProject Manager, Physician Learning Program, University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
Rachelle Lee KruegerMSc(Med Ed), PhD(c)Research scholarship grant for doctoral dissertation – Government of OntarioEducation Consultant, CME&PD, CSM, University of Calgary
Joe MacGillivrayBA, MScNoneManaging Director, Physician Learning Program, University of Calgary.
Thomas RaedlerMD

Allergan / Abbvie, Otsuka, Sunovion, Teva – Honoraria – Honoraria

Allergan / Abbvie, Lundbeck, Otsuka, Teva – Member of advisory board / speakers’ bureau

Biohaven, Boehringer – Ingelheim, Otsuka, SyneuRx International, Teva – Clinical Trials

Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.Site-chief, Foothills Medical Centre, Department of Psychiatry.

Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education – Hotchkiss Brain Institute.

Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.

Utkarsh SubnisPhD, MBBS

HAnalytics Solutions Inc. (2019 to 2022) – Employee (Role: Sr. Medical Science Liaison)

Fresh Squeezed Ideas Inc. (Jan 2022- Jun 2022) – Employee (Role: Sr. Innovation Strategist)

Education Consultant, CME & PD, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
David ToppsMB, ChB, MRCGP, FCFPNoneProfessor, Family Medicine and Director, Rural CPD, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Heather Armson MD MCE CCFP FCFP (Chair)

Maria Bacchus MD MSc FRCPC 

Michelle Bailey MSc, MD, FRCP(C)

Elaine Chow Baker MSc, MBA, PMP

Kelly Burak MD, FRCPC, MSc (Epid)

Marcia Clark MD, MSc., Dip. Sport Med., FRCS(C)

Diane Duncan BScPharm, MEd, PMP

Aaron Johnston BSc

Rachelle Lee Krueger MSc(Med Ed), PhD(c)

Joe Macgillivray BA, MSc

Thomas Raedler MD

Utkarsh Subnis PhD, MBBS

David Topps MB, ChB, MRCGP, FCFP

This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

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