Subject: Travel Health Fridays and a CBTm Facilitator Training!

University of Manitoba. CPD Medicine: Learning for Life. Newsletter. February 21, 2025.
 
 

Agenda

0820: Welcome

0830: Dengue and Chikungunya vaccines: Ready for prime time?
Philippe Lagacé-Wiens, MD

0930: Pregnant and Breastfeeding

Travellers- Paul Van Caeseele, MD

1015: Mpox
Jason Kindrachuk, Ph.D

1115: Lunch Break

1145: Malaria
Yen-Giang Bui, MD

1300: The Ill-Returned Traveller
Aisha Khatib, MD

1400: Stretch Break

1415: Under pressure: A primer on altitude illness and dysbarism
Philippe Lagacé-Wiens, MD

1515: Referral and Access to Post-Travel Clinic
Pierre Plourde, MD 

1530: Closinge

Learning Objectives

  • Apply knowledge from informative, current & relevant presentations about the prevention and management of travel-acquired conditions and illnesses

  • Acknowledge and understand the risks for various travel-acquired infections to enhance the ability to promote a safe & healthy travel experience

  • Recognize parameters for when referral to Post-Travel/Tropical Medicine specialists may be recommended

Upcoming Sessions:

May 9, 2025:

Primary Care Day/Wellness


June 6, 2025:

Hot Topics

Plus, don't forget that registration includes access to the recording of the session that you can access any time up until August 31, 2025.

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The next Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm): New Facilitator Training, taking place online on May 6, 2025. It offers healthcare professionals an in-depth learning experience on integrating cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices. The training focuses on key techniques such as cognitive and behavioral concepts, goal setting, stress management, and mindfulness strategies to help improve mental well-being. Participants will also gain access to valuable CBTm materials to implement these strategies in group or individual settings, particularly useful for those working with clients managing anxiety, depression, or PTSD.

Agenda

0900-1000 Background, Implementation, and the Science Behind CBTm Classes


1000-1015 Overview of Training


1015 -1030 Break


1030-1130 Class 1: CBT Model & Cognitive Therapy


1130-1230 Class 2: Behaviour Therapy & Goal Setting


1230-1300 Lunch Break


1300-1400 Class 3: Healthy Living & Sleep


1400-1500 Class 4: Problem Solving


1500-1515 Break


1515-1615 Class 5: Responding to Stress & Wellness Planning


1615-1645 Implementation, Research, and the Evaluation of CBTm


1645-1715 Questions, Feedback, and Evaluation of the Training

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the development of and rationale behind CBTm classes for mood, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms/disorder.

  • Identify strategies that the CBTm Hub Team used to date in implementing CBTm classes in sites across Canada (primary care, military, veterans, and self-help organizations) on reducing wait times and improving mental health symptoms.

  • Demonstrate how the CBTm content has been adapted for use with a range of populations, such as public safety personnel, youth, and Indigenous populations.

    State strategies to incorporate symptom measures and monitoring of outcomes during the classes.

  • Outline opportunities to engage clients/patients in a research study evaluating a free web-based, self-directed CBTm course.

  • Complete 7.25 hours of training in CBTm class content.

Online-only CPD course

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.

The 10-module course is tailored for healthcare workers and learners, leveraging the knowledge and expertise of local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and healthcare leaders. It incorporates foundational knowledge about Indigenous health, the impacts of colonization, the concepts of anti-racism, and cultural safety, while offering practical skills to equip healthcare workers to provide more racially just and culturally safe health care to Indigenous Peoples.

ATLS. March 28 and 30, 2025.

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.

Throughout the training, you will explore key topics such as airway management, hemorrhage control, and the assessment of the chest, abdominal, and neurological trauma. Participating in ATLS will not only enhance your clinical knowledge but also prepare you for real-world challenges in emergency situations. Take the next step in your medical education and consider joining this transformative program.

Register | March 28 & 30

Manitoba Public Insurance receives many inquiries from medical professionals regarding the assessment of patients/clients specifically in fitness to drive. This 2-hour learning module discusses practitioner responsibilities, communication strategies and rules related to operating vehicles with a variety of medical presentations. This learning module will be of interest to family physicians, specialist physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychologists.


Current Manitoba legislation, practitioner responsibilities, resources for driver assessment and best practices are addressed. Topics such as dementia, cardiac disease, seizures, recreational drugs, and mental health are included, and common cases are presented with links to references for further self-directed learning.

Register Now

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) introduces concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation in an intensive all-day program. The program structure features a wide variety of learning techniques, including:


  1. Hands-On Skills Training: Dive into practical techniques that empower you to act swiftly and confidently during critical moments.

  2. Simulation-Based Learning: Immerse yourself in lifelike scenarios, where every decision matters. Sharpen your instincts and hone your reflexes.

  3. Debriefing with Experts: Meet with the neonatal resuscitation team to discuss and evaluate your skills.

Upcoming dates:

February 26 | Sold Out
April 15 | Register Now (Limited Spots)

May 9 | Register Now

June 12 | Register Now

The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns Program (ACoRN) is a Canadian initiative aimed at educating on neonatal stabilization, fostering a multidisciplinary team approach, and providing care for newborns who are unwell or at risk of becoming unwell shortly after birth. It also prepares for the transfer to a referral facility when needed.

ACoRN employs a sequential, case-based methodology to impart knowledge and skills. Its design ensures its utility irrespective of the complexity of a condition or the frequency with which a practitioner encounters specific conditions.

Upcoming dates:
April 9 | Register Now

June 16 | Register Now

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