Subject: Miss Fridays? You can still get access to the recordings!

Continuing Professional Development

Medicine and Life Saving

Newsletter | June 27

Missed previous Friday sessions? No problem!


Recordings for past Fridays at the University sessions are available to all registrants, meaning you can access multiple hours of content, all at your convenience. Plus, even if you didn't register for those sessions before, you can register now and get access to the recordings. 

Don't wait!


Recordings for all the sessions will only be available until August 31, 2025. Act now!

Upcoming CPD Programs

29th Annual

Bug Day

Are you passionate about preventing and controlling communicable diseases? Do you care about health issues in your community or healthcare setting? If so, Bug Day is the event for you!


Join us for one of Manitoba’s largest healthcare education events, featuring nationally and internationally recognized experts who will present the latest and most relevant topics in infectious diseases and public health. Bug Day is held annually during National Infection Prevention & Control Week and is streamed online – and the best part? It's completely FREE!


Whether you're a physician looking for accredited continuing education or a healthcare worker eager to expand your knowledge, Bug Day has something for everyone. But remember, you must register to attend the live sessions, and registrations won't be accepted after the event.


Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best in the field. Register now and be part of the conversation on infectious disease prevention and control!

Event Details


Date: October 23, 2025

Time: 0800 - 1600

Location: Online only!

Credits: Earn up to 7 Mainpro+ credits |

7 MOC (Section 1) hours

Registration Rates


100% FREE!

The Dignity in Care is a 3-day online workshop that 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


Dates: September 5, 12, & 19, 2025

Time: 0900 - 1300

Location: Online event only


Registration Rates


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

Opioid Agonist Therapy 101: Introduction to Clinical Practice. January 23 & 24.

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


Dates: November 20 & 21, 2025

Time: 0800 - 1700

Location: UM Bannatyne: Apotex Centre - Room 050
Credits: Earn up to 14 Mainpro+ credits |

11 MOC (Section 1) hours + 3 MOC (Section 3) hours


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

Upcoming Life Saving Courses

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.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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:

Registration: $585

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Please be advised that the CPD Medicine Program does not use external websites/organizations for registration on its behalf. For registration of all CPD Medicine Program events at the University of Manitoba, go to our website

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