New Mental Health Act education requirements
Do you regularly and actively admit and/or treat patients who are receiving involuntary psychiatric treatment under the Mental Health Act (MHA)? If so, Island Health requires you to complete a new, accredited online education module by January 31st. The course can be found on the PHSA Learning Hub (Mental Health Act – Island Health online […]
New learning modules: Confidential information management and violence prevention
Island Health has endorsed new learning modules on confidential information management and on violence prevention. These courses are required for Island Health medical staff but are of interest to and accessible for all family physicians. Confidential Information Management Training As healthcare workers, we are tasked with the duty of protecting confidential information every day. Expansion […]
But I don’t do maternity care!’ education series updated
This education series for family physicians who don’t do deliveries has been updated and improved by Vancouver Division of Family Practice and UBC Continuing Professional Development. Check out the new online module.
ICYMI: Perinatal care resources for family physicians
During our maternity care provider shortage, keeping first-trimester care knowledge up to date is essential for all who are responsible for providing it (longitudinal and WIC FPs). Check out these resources: First-Trimester Care algorithm for longitudinal and WIC FPs: Use the early pregnancy algorithm for guidance from dating to tests, screening, and billing. Also available on Pathways. Funded […]
Victoria Gynecology Update 2024 – online with in-person social
Hosted by the Victoria Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, this annual update showcases clinical experts covering a wide variety of gynecology topics geared towards primary care physicians and allied health professionals. Date: Saturday, January 27 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm conference, 5:30 – 7:30 pm networking reception Location: Conference online, reception in-person at Victoria Golf Club Conference cost: Delegates – $125 (early […]
ICYMI: Preparing for the transition from cytology to HPV primary screening
This webinar by the BC Cancer Cervix Screening Program is a collaboration with the University of British Columbia Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) to help you prepare for the transition to HPV primary screening in January 2024. Date: Monday, November 27 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Location: Online, link will be emailed after registration Registration: on the UBC CPD website here […]
Preparing for the transition from cytology to HPV primary screening
To help you prepare for the January 2024 transition, the BC Cancer Cervix Screening Program invites you to their November 27th webinar Cervix Screening in BC: Preparing for the Transition from Cytology (Pap Test) to HPV Primary Screening in collaboration with UBC CPD. Their latest Update Bulletin includes a brief summary of the changes and […]
Island Health Addiction Medicine learning opportunities
Please see Island Health’s list of MHSU learning opportunities until December. Includes registration, Zoom links, and resources of interest.
New funded physician education pathways in addiction medicine
Island Health is providing funding for physicians to complete continuing medical education in addiction medicine. Learn more about your options for upskilling in addiction medicine here.
Island Health Grand Round: MHO update on viral respiratory illness and fall vaccination campaign
Join this Public Health Grand Round where your Medical Health Officers will provide an update on the epidemiology and public health management of respiratory viruses, and an update on the fall vaccination campaign for influenza and COVID-19. Please bring your questions! Date: Friday, October 20 Time: 12:00 – 13:00pm Location: Teams Click here to join the meeting Meeting […]
