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October 2018

ACLS Provider Course – October 11th and 12th

October 11, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium A – 980 Oliver Road

Health Care Providers who take this course must complete and pass the Precourse Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher, have a current Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS course completion card and be proficient in the following: Performing high-quality BLS skills as per the 2015 Guideline updates for CPR and ECC Basic ECG interpretation Understanding ACLS drugs Bag-Mask Ventilations All students must have a Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS card, dated with in 12 months of the ACLS course…

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Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Conference 2018

October 24, 2018

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Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada + Google Map

"Palliative Care for All: Striving for Equity" October 24-26, 2018 Airlane Hotel & Conference Centre, Thunder Bay Bringing interdisciplinary palliative care providers together to share current information on palliative and end-of-life care and to facilitate networking and team building in communities throughout the region and beyond. See Conference information attached for more information See attachment

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Personal Support Worker Appreciation Dinner

October 24, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Offisite Thunder Bay, ON Canada + Google Map

$40

The Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) invites you to a special event where the guests of honor are Personal Support Workers (PSWs). As part of our biannual conference "Palliative Care for All: Striving for Equity," CERAH is pleased to be hosting a PSW Appreciation Dinner as a way to acknowledge and thank PSWs for the important care that they provide to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. In addition to a sit-down…

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Cardiac Arrest Response Recertification (CAR) Course

October 29, 2018

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Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada

The classroom review sessions will assist RNs working ICU/ER/Cath Lab to prepare for their annual cardiac arrest response recertification starting in October.

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November 2018

Champions Workshop – Addressing Substance Use

November 2, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

St. Joseph’s Heritage – Georgian Room, 63 Carrie Street
Thunder Bay, Canada

FREE

Join us for a free workshop on addressing substance use hosted by RNAO. Workshop Objectives: REVIEW RNAO's addiction best practice guidelines recommendations. GAIN guideline implementation strategies from RNAO's toolkit. LEARN about the role of a champion and network with peers. This is a one-day workshop for nurses and health professionals who want a fundamental understanding of how to work with clients who use substances. *Please note this event is offsite St Joseph's Heritage Site Georgian Room 63 Carrie St Thunder…

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Neonatal Resuscitation Program – NRP

November 5, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada

Target Audience: This course is intended for health care providers who want to learn the fundamental concepts of neonatal resuscitation (i.e. nurses, physicians, registered midwives, registered respiratory therapists, residents and paramedics). Description: This program consists of 2 parts. 1. Self-Study of the 7th edition Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation (2016) and successful completion of the NRP online examination is required prior to attending the course. 2. Participation in the one-day, hands on course Sign up early as space is limited *Classes…

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Lead II

November 7, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Lead II WHEN AND WHERE: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9am-3pm in Room 2355 (Across from Renal Department) at TBRHSC. Follow the link through Eventzilla

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Trauma Nursing Core Course – November 2018

November 8, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium B – 980 Oliver Road

Developed by the International Emergency Nursing Association (ENA), the seventh edition of the course is the premier course for hospitals and trauma centres worldwide. TNCC empowers nurses with critical thinking skills, and hands on scenario–based training for: •Rapid identification of life-threatening injuries •Comprehensive patient assessment •Enhanced intervention for better patient outcomes *Please note this is a 2-day event To sign up for this event please go HERE

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Regional Education Rounds – New Frontiers in Management of Frostbite

November 13, 2018 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium B – 980 Oliver Road

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Define and identify cold injuries. 2. Identify the initial priorities in the medical management of frostbite 3. Identify the key treatment strategies in regards to surgical management of frostbite injury. See attached Poster for more information: View Attachment

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Zimmer Biomet Institute Speaker Series

November 19, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium A – 980 Oliver Road

This educational training event is designed for the healthcare professional for a comprehensive update on the strategies and solutions as well as an understanding of the latest Zimmer Biomet technologies and techniques for the surgical treatment in hip arthroplasty procedures. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre 3021 – Staff Education Auditorium A/B (both) 980 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON To Register at this Speakers Series for Day 1 or Day 2 please contact Ryan Traer at ryan.traer@zimmerbiomet-one.com For more information…

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ACLS Provider Course – November 22nd and 23rd, 2018

November 22, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium A – 980 Oliver Road

Health Care Providers who take this course must complete and pass the Precourse Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher, have a current Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS course completion card and be proficient in the following: Performing high-quality BLS skills as per the 2015 Guideline updates for CPR and ECC Basic ECG interpretation Understanding ACLS drugs Bag-Mask Ventilations All students must have a Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS card, dated with in 12 months of the ACLS course…

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Mental Health Act vs. Health Care Consent Act

November 27, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium B – 980 Oliver Road

A look at patients who are incapable for treatment decisions Learning Objectives • Able to identify similarities and differences between MHA and HCCA in approach to incapable patients • Understand the process of using MHA and HCCA in patients who are found to be incapable • Acquire introductory to working knowledge on Capacity issues under the MHA and Health Care Consent Act See attached poster for more information View Attachment

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Care for People with Dementia: A case based discussion

November 28, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada

Encounters in Bioethics 2018-2019 presents: Care for People with Dementia: A case based discussion Wednesday, November 28 2018, 7pm-9pm Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre 700 River Street, Thunder Bay, ON in Meeting Room 1-2 Everyone welcome. Free Admission. Free parking. Thursday, November 29, 2018, 12pm-1pm Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Boardroom, 3rd Floor Administration Presenter: Tegan Sacevich, MD, FRCPC Geriatric Psychiatrist, St. Josephs Care Group Panel Members: Mariette Brennan, PhD, Associate Professor, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Lakehead University…

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December 2018

Neuroscience Grand Rounds – “Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy”

December 5, 2018 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada + Google Map

Presented by Dr. Sarah Habinski, MD, BScN, PGY1 Psychiatry NOSM Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 1130-1215 Location: Medical Building TBRMC-ROOM-202A Video Conference Poster attached for further information. View Attachment

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Clinical Update from Heart and Stroke

December 7, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Toronto

You are invited to attend the 49th annual Heart & Stroke Clinical Update. This conference at the Toronto Hilton Downtown on December 7-8, 2018 will focus on Emerging evidence that will change your practice. This annual event is known for bringing together renowned researchers and experts to offer you practical pearls, cutting-edge science updates and best practice discussions in the prevention and management of heart disease and stroke. As a student, you are eligible to apply for a Heart &…

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Lead II

December 7, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada + Google Map

COURSE DURATION: 15 hours (10 self-study hours, 3 didactic hours, and 2 testing hours) COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Lead II ECG Interpretation course reviews basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology and teaches ECG rhythm, acquisition, and identification. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the learner will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Integrate knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. 2. Demonstrate the steps in analyzing an ECG rhythm strip. 3. Explain ECG findings and nursing actions for…

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Regional Education Rounds – Drug Allergy in Pediatric and Adult Populations

December 11, 2018 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium A – 980 Oliver Road

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of the spectrum of drug allergic reactions in children and adults. 2. Develop a rational approach to patients with specific drug allergies including: Penicillin, Cephalosporins, Aspirin, ACEI and IV contrast. See attached poster for more information See attachment

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January 2019

Neuroscience Grand Rounds – MS & Review of the 2017 McDonald Criteria and Review of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After TIA or Minor Ischemic Stroke

January 4, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada

MS & Review of the 2017 McDonald Criteria - Dr. Mathieu Buttazzoni, PGY 1-Psychiatry Program, Northern School of Medicine Review of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After TIA or Minor Ischemic Stroke - By Dr. Vincent Le, PGY-2 Internal Medicine Program, Northern School of Medicine At the Thunder Bay Regional Medical Centre - Room 202C Brown Bag event - Please bring your lunch See attached for more information View Attachment

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Regional Educational Rounds – Differences and similarities in the use of Mental Health Act and Health Care Consent Act in Patients who are incapable for treatment decisions.

January 8, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – Auditorium A – 980 Oliver Road

Differences and similarities in the use of Mental Health Act and Health Care Consent Act in Patients who are incapable for treatment decisions Dr. Ramprasad Bismil Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Identify similarities and differences between MHA and HCCA in approach to incapable patients. 2. Understand the process of using MHA and HCCA in patients who are found to be incapable 3. Acquire introductory to working knowledge on capacity issues under the MHA and Health Care Consent…

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Basic Life Support – Renewal Course – January 2019

January 8, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4 Canada + Google Map

This fast-paced renewal course is designed for the experienced BLS provider (those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) who can demonstrate knowledge through written and skills assessment in a concentrated program. This course is instructed by Grace Fox and this course will be held in Base Hospital Room 2802 (2nd Floor) PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: CURRENT HEART & STROKE BLS…

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