Subject: Just Two Weeks Left! Don’t Miss Heart Attack Day ❤️

Continuing Professional Development
Newsletter | April 18, 2025

 

ACS Network Heart Attack Day
Speaker Spotlight

Dr. John Ducas, MD, FRCPC

Dr. John Ducas, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Ducas completed his training in internal medicine and cardiology at McGill University, in Montreal. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, certified in Cardiology. Dr. Ducas previous served as the Head of Cardiology at the University of Manitoba and Director of Catheterization Laboratories. He is a founding member of the Manitoba Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Network and serves as the Medical Director and Co-Lead.

His passion for ongoing education and learning led to the creation of “Heart Attack Day’ an annual education event for healthcare providers. Dr. Ducas’s vision and passion has positively impacted the care of patients with ACS in the province. He is a strong advocate for equitable cardiac care in the province and we are indebted to Dr. Ducas for his exemplary service and dedication.

Event Details

Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 0830 - 1645
Location: Online only event

Registration Rates

Physician: $175
Nurse/Other Health Professional: $50
Resident/Student/Trainee: $25

Mindfulness in Medicine

Boost well-being and professional fulfillment in this CPD-accredited workshop for physicians. Based on the JAMA-published Mindful Practice Program from the University of Rochester, it builds skills in meditation, self-awareness, and self-regulation—while fostering meaningful connection and community.

Led by Dr. Jillian Horton, who has trained extensively in this approach, you’ll engage in structured conversations, deep listening, and practical strategies applicable to clinical practice, teaching, and work-life integration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with yourself and your purpose in medicine.

Event Details

Date: June 7- 8, 2025
Time: 0900 - 1600
Location: The Studio at Pineridge Hollow

Registration Rates

Physician: $675

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness. New Facilitator Training.

The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) New Facilitator Training equips healthcare professionals with techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, goal setting, stress management, and more to enhance mental well-being

Event Details

Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 0900 - 1715

Location: Online only event
Study Credits: Up to 7.25 MOC Section 1 hours.

Registration Rates

Manitoba Physician: $300
Out-of-Province Physicians: $400
Other Manitoba Health Professional: $100
Out-of-Province Health Professional: $150
Residents/Students: $30
 

Blood Disorders Day 2025.

Join us for Blood Disorders Day 2025, a symposium offering practical insights into hematology and blood disorders. In collaboration with CancerCare Manitoba and the University of Manitoba, this event provides primary care providers with evidence-based knowledge to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Event Details

Date: May 30, 2025
Time: 0800 - 1600

Location: Hybrid event

Online attendance: Virtual
In-person attendance: UM Bannatyne: Apotex Centre - Room 164

Registration Rates

Physician: $140
Other Health Professional: $50
Resident/Student: No Cost
CancerCare Staff/ CCP Staff: No Cost
 

Learning Objectives

  • Develop an approach to the work up of patients with suspected blood disorders, especially those with laboratory abnormalities (e.g. anemia or other cytopenia).

  • Utilize clinical algorithms to inform the diagnosis, management, and optimal referral of patients with blood disorders.

  • Recognize the up-to-date treatment strategies for patients with common blood disorders.

Fridays at the University
Primary Care Day / Wellness

Fridays at the University is back this May with Primary Care Day/Wellness!

Taking care of oneself, both professionally and personally, is an important part of patient care!

Event Details

Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 0820 - 1320

Location: Online only

Credits: Up to 4.5 MAINPRO+ credits and up to 4.5 MOC Section 1 hours.

Registration Rates

Physician: $175
Nurse/Other Health Professional: $75
Resident/Student: $30

> Register now
Looking Ahead

This 3-day workshop explores the role of dignity in healthcare, focusing on research, assessment tools, and practical applications. Day 1 covers dignity-conserving care, while Days 2 and 3 dive into Dignity Therapy. Ideal for clinicians seeking to deepen patient-centered care and reconnect with their purpose in healthcare.

Event Details

Date: September 5, 12, & 15, 2025
Time: 0900 - 1300

Location: Online only event

Registration Rates

Per day cost: $200
Entire event (3 days): $500

 
> Register now

Opioid Agonist Therapy 101
Introduction to Clinical Practice

The Opioid Agonist Therapy 101 workshop will arm you with new knowledge and skills around opioid addiction and the resources available to support this vulnerable patient population; it is a prerequisite training requirement in order to prescribe or dispense methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone in Manitoba.

Event Details

Date: November 20 & 21, 2025
Time: 0800 - 1700

Location: UM Bannatyne: Apotex Centre - Room 050

Registration Rates


Physicians: $1250.00
Pharmacists: $400.00
Residents: $500.00
Nurse Practitioners: $500.00
Physician Assistant: $400.00
Clinical Assistant: $400.00
Other Nursing Profession: $400.00
Other Health Professions: $350.00

> Register now
 
Online Courses.
We Will Take Good Care of the People. Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.

 We Will Take Good Care of the People | Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

The We Will Take Good Care of the People Indigenous Cultural Safety Training is an Indigenous-led cultural safety program designed to address racism, improve healthcare outcomes, and foster culturally safe environments for Indigenous peoples in Manitoba.

> Register now

Driver Fitness

Driver Fitness

Manitoba Public Insurance often receives inquiries from medical professionals about assessing fitness to drive. This 2-hour module covers practitioner responsibilities, communication strategies, and rules for operating vehicles with various medical conditions. It’s relevant for family physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychologists.

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules 2025

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules provide a strong foundation in provincial and federal pharmacy jurisprudence.

These self-study modules must be completed by all new CPhM applicants, including pharmacists (domestically and internationally educated), interns, and pharmacy technicians-in-training before they can write the CPhM Jurisprudence Examination (JP exam).

Lifesaving courses
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

ATLS is a vital educational program created by the American College of Surgeons, designed to equip medical professionals with essential skills for managing trauma patients. This program offers a systematic approach to trauma care, emphasizing early assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and definitive treatment.

Registration Rates:

General registration: $1,800

Some courses may offer different rates. Please check the registration pages for more details.

Our PALS Provider course will help you to develop individual skills – as a member of a healthcare team – in simulated real-life situations that mirror your work life in which you’ll need to recognize and respond to cardiopulmonary arrests or other cardiovascular emergencies involving pediatric patients.

Prerequisites:

Current Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider

PALS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate

Registration Rates:

General registrations: $585

Some courses may offer different rates. Please check the registration pages for more details.

Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACoRN)

The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns Program (ACoRN) is a Canadian program that teaches neonatal stabilization, supports the multidisciplinary team, and helps identify and care for newborns at risk of becoming unwell in the first hours or days after birth, including preparing for transport to a referral facility when needed. Using a case-based approach, ACoRN introduces knowledge and skills sequentially, ensuring it is valuable regardless of condition complexity or how often practitioners manage specific cases.

Registration Rates:

Physicians: $300
Other Health Professionals: $300
Peds Resident: No Cost (to be paid by department)

Upcoming Dates:

ACoRN | June 16, 2025

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