Denise Campbell-Scherer MD, PhD, CCFP, FCFP Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine Associate Dean, Physician Learning and Lifelong Learning Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta Location: Balmoral Street Centre Room 1014 Lakehead University Thunder Bay This practical workshop will highlight research findings on how to support patients and interdisciplinary primary care teams to improve obesity prevention and management. Participants will learn how to frame clinical conversations and be introduced to primary care resources such as the 5As for…
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Presented by Dr. Rey Acedillo Tuesday, April 3, 2018 TBRHSC - Auditorium A 1630 - 1730 Poster attached for further information. View Poster
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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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Regional Education Rounds - Bubble Wrapped Patients: Has the quest of control in our lives and the avoidance of pain and discomfort transformed our patients lives into something worse? Presented by Dr. David Wood Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 1200-1300 TBRHSC Auditorium A - lunch provided Poster attached for further information. View Attachment
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Presented by Dr. Bayliss and Dr. Flood Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 1600 - 1700 TBRHSC - Auditorium A Poster attached for further details. View Attachment
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Join us for this rare learning opportunity! This event is located at the Fort William Historical Park - Canot du Nord *Please note registration is closed for this event* Fort William Historical Park is a majestic reconstruction of the original Fort William that served as the headquarters for the North West Company's vast fur trading empire from 1803 to 1821. About this Event: The Center for Medical Simulation’s Gateway Debriefing Skills Workshop introduces healthcare education faculty to the foundational practices…
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Please join us monthly for hot coffee and cardiovascular surgical rounds with our visiting Cardiovascular Surgeon. Each local Cardiologist will present his/her cases, reviewing angiograms and/or echoes promptly and the surgeon will determine if the patient is accepted or declined for surgery. Title: Cardiovascular Surgical Rounds Date: Friday April 20th, 2018 Time: 0730-0900 Place: ICP Video Conference Room 2171 View Poster below View Attachment
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April 20-21, 2018 Please note this is a 2-day event Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay ON Flier and Program attached for further information. View Attachment
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Keynote Speakers - Renee Linklater, PhD (CAMH, Toronto) and Teresa March, PhD, RN (NOSM, Lakehead University and Laurentian University) Friday, April 27, 2018 - 0830-1600 Airlane Hotel and Conference Centre Poster attached for further information. View Attachment
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The course is intended for practitioners including nurses (RN & RPN), nurse practitioners, physicians, registered midwives, paramedics and residents who want to learn the current fundamental concepts related to fetal health surveillance.
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VAC Education Lunch and Learn Presented by Stephanie Argent from KCI/Acelity Why should I attend? - Learn the Science of NPWT - Review Indications/Contraindications - Troubleshooting Please note: Lunch is provided! View Attachment Poster for more information View Attachment
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Objectives - Participants will be able to: 1) appreciate new information on diabetic heterogeneity, 2) understand cardiovascular advances in diabetic management, 3) review highlights from new CDA guidelines “The Department of Internal Medicine Monthly Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.” For more information please contact Karen Anderson, Learning & Education Coordinator, anderska@tbh.net
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The Central East Stroke Network invites you to participate in Provincial Stroke Rounds via video conference or webcast: Ontario Stroke Evaluation Report 2018: Stroke Care and Outcomes in Complex Continuing Care and Long-Term Care Presented by: Ferhana Khan, MPH Senior Researcher Manager, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Alda Tee, Reg PT, BScPT, MHS Regional Community & Long-Term Care Coordinator, Central East Stroke Network , Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Delivery Method Live and Archived Webcast Contact Kathleen Bulloch, NWO Regional…
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LEAD II ECG INTERPRETATION COURSE SYLLABUS 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…
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Registration: Online registration (including credit card number in case of cancellation) is required. If your department is sponsoring you to attend this course, please choose TBRHSC DEPARTMENT FUNDED REGISTRATION. Check the description (or for more info – bottom arrow) for the unlock code. Textbooks can be purchased from Season’s Gift Shop. A limited number of textbooks are available for loan through the TBRHSC Library. Target Audience: This interprofessional program is intended for health care providers who want to learn the…
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ABOUT THE EVENTS This is a two day course running both Saturday, May 5, 2018 and Saturday, May 12, 2018. You must commit to attending both days. Please note both days run from 0800h-1600h Locations: Day 1 (Room 2178 - located on 2nd level, TBRHSC Cancer Centre) and Day 2 (Auditorium B, Level 3 - TBRHSC) This two day introductory course explores, promotes and supports human lactation and breastfeeding through examining current evidence-based, best practice. Participants will develop their knowledge…
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The RCCR program collaborates to deliver exceptional critical care to the small and rural hospitals and community nursing stations within the NW LHIN, providing real time resuscitative support by leveraging technology provided by the Ontario Telemedicine Network. In addition RCCR supports regional staff through hands on education and sim learning experiences. NEON outreach nurse provides neurosurgical education and support to the regional hospitals. In addition, supporting each hospital with accessing neurosurgical care and with repatriation of patients to their home…
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Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: - Recognize cases requiring emergent radiotherapy - Review management of patients requiring emergent radiotherapy - Review acute and late side effects of radiotherapy. Program Description: The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), in collaboration with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), provides monthly Regional Education Rounds(RER). The RER are multidisciplinary, interprofessional, and intended to foster effective team care. See poster attached for more details View Attachment…
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The RCCR program collaborates to deliver exceptional critical care to the small and rural hospitals and community nursing stations within the NW LHIN, providing real time resuscitative support by leveraging technology provided by the Ontario Telemedicine Network. In addition RCCR supports regional staff through hands on education and sim learning experiences. NEON outreach nurse provides neurosurgical education and support to the regional hospitals. In addition, supporting each hospital with accessing neurosurgical care and with repatriation of patients to their home…
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Perioperative Care Congress May 11 - 13, 2018 Please note this event is in Toronto, ON Poster attached for further information. View Attachment
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