Rural Series

Rural Courses & Series

Banff Rural Suite Courses

Annual Suite of Courses Hosted in Banff, Alberta


Paediatric Fractures & Dislocation Course

In-Person January 22nd, 2026

This course is designed for rural practitioners to learn the knowledge and skills necessary in the initial management of paediatric fractures. This course will include short didactic presentations addressing the correct diagnosis of paediatric fractures and the physiologic differences between paediatric and adult fractures that affect management. Live demonstration with hands-on practice will focus on appropriate casting and splinting methods. Participants will practice on each other, including applying casts and splints. (Appropriate attire is recommended.)

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Trauma Nursing Core Course

In-Person January 22nd-23rd, 2026

Trauma Nursing Core Course is widely recognized by hospitals and trauma centers worldwide, this course, taught by qualified nurses, delivers the knowledge, critical thinking skills and application-based training needed to keep trauma patients safe and improve outcomes. 

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28th Annual Rural Anesthesia for GP Anesthesiologists

In-Person January 23rd, 2026

This intensive course for GP anesthesiologists features a blend of expert didactic teaching and interactive small group workshops and offers opportunities for networking and exchange of information and ideas between leaders in the field and rural GP anesthesiologists.

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42nd Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals

In-Person January 23rd-25th, 2026

This course provides updates on clinical topics relevant for physicians, nurses and other health professionals who practice in rural communities. Through a combination of plenary lectures, small group interactive sessions and workshops, participants will review current best practices, guidelines, tools and techniques for investigating and managing emergent patients – from pre-hospital, to the rural emergency department.

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Rural Virtual Conference Series 2024-2025

Weekly Webinars


Tuesdays, September 2024-May 2025, 8:00am - 9:00am MT

This is a series of weekly ONLINE high quality one-hour continuing professional development sessions, presented by clinical experts. Each presentation focuses on evidence-based information that is directly applicable to rural and remote primary care and hospital environments.

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