RVC 2022-2023

Rural Virtual Conference (RVC) Series 2023-2024

September 12th 2023 – May 14th, 2024

Course Overview

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.

For more information, please contact rvc@ucalgary.ca

Series Objectives

Learners will be equipped to:

  • Develop and enhance assessment, investigation, and treatment skills to care for patients presenting to the rural family medicine office or emergency department
  • Determine which patients can be optimally managed in the rural setting, create awareness of local resources for clinical management, and identify indicators for referral to specialists for those who require a referral
  • Build a community of practice through discussion and collective learning in rural and remote settings

Who Should Attend

Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Other Healthcare Professionals, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Residents, and Physician Assistants, in Rural Practice

Registration

Registration is complementary for Alberta Health Professionals in rural practice, please email rvc@ucalgary.ca with your AHS Zone to register.

If you provide health care outside of Alberta, please contact rvc@ucalgary.ca for registration information.

Credits

CFPC

Mainpro+ Group Learning

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 31 Mainpro+® credits.

AAFP

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAFP) AND CFPC

Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 31 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.


Grants

This program has received an educational grant or in-kind resources from RhPAP and Alberta Health Services.