ViC-SI LTCI Learning Series: Treatment of common dermatological conditions in long-term care
Join colleagues for an evening of dermatology education. This event is open to all interested family physicians. Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Matthew Galas, a local FP with a special interest in dermatology. Date: Wednesday, November 1 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom RSVP required. Click here to register View Flyer
Island Health Addiction Medicine Learning Opportunities
Please see Island Health’s list for detailed information on learning opportunities from September to November, 2023. Includes registration, Zoom links, and resources of interest.
New Provincial Academic Detailing topic
BC Provincial Academic Detailing Service (PAD) provides CME on commonly prescribed medications and is offered free of charge to health care professionals. To arrange an in-person or virtual education session with your PAD pharmacist on their most recent topic, “Medications for Osteoporosis: An Update”, please email [email protected] or visit www.bcpad.ca for more topics and information.
Canadian MAID Curriculum Program launches in Victoria
Accredited national education modules are launching for clinicians who wish to learn how to assess and, if interested, provide MAID. Victoria has been selected as one of the launch sites. Date: Saturday, September 23, Time: 9 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 5pm Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital Commissioned by Health Canada and developed by CAMAP (the […]
Lifelabs Healthcare Providers’ Conference
This free annual conference is designed for family physicians and others who regularly order and interpret laboratory tests. It is an educational opportunity designed to bridge the information gap between laboratory medicine and clinical practice. Friday, September 28 , 5pm, Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Information and registration
Mental Health Act: New education requirements
Do you regularly and actively admit and/or treat patients who are receiving involuntary psychiatric treatment under the Mental Health Act? If so, Island Health requires you to complete a new, accredited online module by January 31st to obtain new MHA medical certificate. The course can be found on the PHSA Learning Hub (Mental Health Act […]
Funded seats available for MOA diploma program
The MOA diploma program at Sprott Shaw College has 40 government-funded seats for Vancouver Island students. Programs start soon in August. Consider encouraging someone to train in order to replace a retiring MOA. The program includes nine months of theory as well as practical skill-building through a four-week practicum. The goal is to increase MOA […]
Register now for the 36th Annual Chronic Pain Management Program
This educational offering is designed to assist clinicians in successfully managing patients with chronic pain, anxiety, and substance use. Co-sponsored by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Friday-Saturday, September 15-16, up to 9.5 hours Mainpro+ credits. Information and registration
Funded course: Fundamentals of Addiction
The Fundamentals of Addiction course is part of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine’s annual conference, held at the Victoria Conference Centre on Sunday, October 22nd at 8:30am. Register through Island Health MHSU for funding of the $175 course cost.
4th Annual WorkSafeBC and NAOEM Joint Conference for Community Physicians in Victoria
The 4th Annual WorkSafeBC and NAOEM Joint Conference for Community Physicians will be hosted at the Victoria Conference Centre on Saturday, October 28, from 8:15am-5pm. Up to 6.75 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1 credits. Residents can attend for free. Learn More
