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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

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 address sufficient documentation, which is central to patient safety and continuity of quality care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course, […]

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 […]