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Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self Injury for Primary Care Physicians

ABOUT THE COURSE This brief online course will help you build confidence in providing initial management of young adult presenting self harm behaviours. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course, participants will be equipped to: Define NSSI and describe the incidence Assess adolescent patients who present with self harm Counsel patients and their families Initiate […]

Medical Record Keeping Post-Workshop Activity

This is the online space for post-workshop activity of the Medical Record Keeping Course. Participants of this course are REQUIRED to complete all the requirements of post-workshop activity before attending the three-month post-workshop webinar. You will receive reminders at various time points during the three months to complete specific course requirements here. Medical Record Keeping: […]

Professionalism and Medical Ethics

ABOUT THE COURSE Physicians are committed to the health and well-being of individual patients and society through ethical practice, high personal standards of behaviour, accountability to the profession and society, physician-led regulation, and maintenance of personal health and professional wellness. This course is designed to help you recognize and safely navigate everyday ethical and professional […]

Patient Relations: Part One

ATTENTION   We have stopped hosting the Patient Relations: Part One in ECME portal. You can now access Patient Relations courses, Part One and Part Two both, through CPSA’s Physician Portal. You may contact info@cpsa.ca for any further question about these two courses. If you have completed Patient Relations: Part One in ECME before, you […]

Confident ECG Interpretation: Post-Course Activity

This is the post-course assessment of the Confident ECG Interpretation Course. Upon completing the test, you will have access to answers and explanations of all the ECG examples of this Course. ABOUT THE COURSE The Confident ECG Interpretation Course is facilitated by cardiologists from the University of Calgary Cardiac Sciences. The course is designed for family […]

Podcasts on Cultural Competency and Interprofessional Collaboration

ABOUT THE PODCASTS These podcasts and additional resources are hand-picked from the self-paced online orientation for the International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who undergo a Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) in Alberta. TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE ONLINE CONTENT It is not recommended to access the online content on smartphones at this point as your learning experience might […]

AHS 20-Hour Breastfeeding eLearning Course: Introduction to Breastmilk and Breastfeeding

ABOUT THIS MODULE Are you new to breastfeeding support or need a refresher on breastfeeding anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health benefits, and safety? This 2-hour module will provide you with foundational knowledge on these topics from evidence-based, patient and family centred care, and Informed Feeding Decisions perspectives. A note on inclusive terminology Some individuals who lactate […]

AHS 20-Hour Breastfeeding eLearning Course: Including Partners and Supporters

ABOUT THIS MODULE Sometimes health care professionals can feel uncertain about how to best support the breastfeeding family as a whole. This module will provide you with the interpersonal knowledge and skills you need to encourage partner and close supporter involvement in the breastfeeding team. Including Partners & Supporters explores family perspectives on breastfeeding support […]

AHS 20-Hour Breastfeeding eLearning Course: Positive Breastfeeding Support

ABOUT THIS MODULE Do you ever wonder how you can contribute to a more positive breastfeeding experience for the families you work with? Positive Breastfeeding Support is part of a series of eLearning modules in the AHS 20-Hour Breastfeeding Course. This module will enhance your interpersonal skills as you help families navigate through their breastfeeding […]

Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment Virtual Training Course for First Responders

ATTENTION   We have stopped hosting the Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment Virtual Training Course in ECME portal. If you have registered for the course before in ECME but not completed it yet, please visit AHS site https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page17400.aspx to access the course modules of Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment (ODT) Virtual Training Program and obtain the completion certificate. If you […]

Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment Virtual Training Course for Maintaining Prescribers

ATTENTION   We have stopped hosting the Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment Virtual Training Course in ECME portal. If you have registered for the course before in ECME but not completed it yet, please visit AHS site https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page17400.aspx to access the course modules of Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment (ODT) Virtual Training Program and obtain the completion certificate. If you […]

Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) Orientation for International Medical Graduate (IMG) Candidates Online Modules

ABOUT THE COURSE This self-paced online orientation is developed in response to identified unique support needs the International Medical Graduates (IMGs) have when they undergo a Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) in Alberta. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Through the orientation, learners will be equipped to: Recognize PRA purpose and process Discuss integrating the competencies of CanMEDS roles in […]

Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment Virtual Training Course for All Health Professionals

ATTENTION   We have stopped hosting the Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment Virtual Training Course in ECME portal. If you have registered for the course before in ECME but not completed it yet, please visit AHS site https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page17400.aspx to access the course modules of Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment (ODT) Virtual Training Program and obtain the completion certificate. […]

Medical Record Keeping

COHORT DETAILS Cohort 5Workshop:  June 13, 2025, 1:00-4:00 pmWebinar:  September 11, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm Cost: $799.00 + GST (maximum 10 participants) ABOUT THE COURSE The medical record facilitates good care. With contemporaneous documentation of patient encounters, the reflection and review can reinforce the consistency, completeness and quality of your clinical activities. This course aims to […]

Wise Prescribing and Deprescribing: Opioid Skills for the Frontline Clinician (Online Modules)

ABOUT THE COURSE The Wise Prescribing and Deprescribing: Opioid Skills for the Frontline Clinician Course provides opportunities for you to review the principles and guidelines for opioid tapering, reflect on your own practices, and discuss enablers and barriers with the facilitator and peers.  There are patient and health care provider interview video clips in these […]

Dementia Behaviours and Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics

ABOUT THE COURSE The management of behavioral disturbances in dementia involves non-pharmacologic approaches and pharmacologic treatments. This online self-learning course is designed to support Albertan family physicians in implementing behaviour assessment and management of patients with dementia, including the appropriate use of antipsychotics. Tools and References LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this e-learning course, you will […]

2023 Confident ECG Interpretation: Pre-Course Activity

This is the pre-course component of 2023 ECG Interpretation Course. Participants of this course are REQUIRED to complete the pre-course activity before going to the face-to-face sessions.   ABOUT THE COURSE This course will provide a review of basic 12-lead ECG interpretation skills. The course is designed to enhance ECG interpretation skills for the purpose […]

Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

ABOUT THE COURSE In this course you will learn how to effectively discuss weight gain with pregnant women. You will be presented with practical tips, evidence-based research from the most recent Health Canada and Institute of Medicine recommendations, as well as the latest study findings from innovative projects being conducted right here in Alberta. We […]

Pre-Training Requirement of Office Gyne Training for Family Physicians

ABOUT THE COURSE These are the pre-training components of IUD Insertion and Endometrial Biopsy Training, Office Gynecology Training for Family Physicians Program. Participants of this course are REQUIRED to watch the two podcasts and complete the pre-training needs assessment survey prior to the hands-on session. (Read more about the course: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/cme/office-gynecological-training) TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE […]

2023 Rheumatology Clinical Update: Pre-Course Activity

This is the pre-course component of Rheumatology Clinical Update Course 2023. Participants of this course are REQUIRED to complete the pre-course activity before going to the face-to-face sessions. ABOUT THE COURSE This program aims to update practitioners in a wide variety of areas of Rheumatology relevant to general practice including: lupus, spondyloarthropathy, rheumatologic emergencies, and […]