Conferences
Decision-Making Capacity Assessment Workshops
Next Session Fall 2024
These workshops will help the primary care provider navigate the process related to the Alberta Adult Guardianship & Trusteeship, Personal Directives and Enduring Power of Attorney Acts. Two series workshops are offered and participants have a choice of engaging in the Level 1 and/or the Level 2 workshop. Level 1 covers the basic information to assess decision-making capacity and the interdisciplinary approach. Level 2 provides a deeper dive into the application of the basic information on decision-making capacity assessment (DMCA).
Geriatrics Update: Clinical Pearls Course
Next Session Fall 2024
This virtual course focuses on clinical pearls for the care of complex older patients across the continuum of care. A blend of plenary short snappers and panels discuss the best practices for managing common health issues in older adults.
Current Obstetrical Management Seminars
Next Session October 18th, 2024
This program is intended to provide an opportunity to review and update your knowledge and management of normal and abnormal obstetrical cases. Issues with respect to newborn care, lactation, preconception care and planning, women’s mental health and postpartum management will also be covered.
Alberta Sexual Assault Course and Conference
Virtual Conference Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Post Conference Webinar Dates:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Alberta Sexual Assault Course and Conference is designed to share core training and provide management updates for urban and rural healthcare professionals caring for patients that have experienced sexual violence. The course endeavours to provide broad training with sessions that are tailored to both medical and non-medical professionals. Examples of course topics include completing sexual assault examination kits, communication tools for connection after trauma, sexual violence in digital spaces and understanding investigative processes.