Alberta Healthy Living Program Primary Care & Chronic Disease Management Education for Health Care Professionals Edmonton Zone Fall 2018 / Winter 2019 Guide Current as of 24 JULY 2018 Workshops are free. Workshop times and locations vary by community. www.ahs.ca/ahip
Alberta Health Services Primary Care Chronic Disease Management (PC-CDM) department, Edmonton Zone, offers free workshops for health care providers on a variety of health related topics. These workshops are designed to provide evidence based information and practical tools for primary care clinicians who are: New to their role in CDM or Primary Care Needing a refresher in a specific area Starting in a different clinical role Workshops are facilitated by health care professionals who work in their specialized areas. Facilitators may include: registered nurses, registered dieticians, psychologists, behavioral consultants and content consultants. 2 Locations Legend.......... Page 03 To Register............. Page 03 Current workshop topics include: Binge Eating, ADHD and Obesity Management...... Page 04 Cardiovascular Risk............ Page 04 Chronic Pain............. Page 05 Depression..... Page 05 Diabetes Management (4 Part Series) Part 1: Foundations of Practice.......... Page 06 Part 2: Advancing Practice.......... Page 06 Part 3: Specialty Management........... Page 07 Part 4: The Hard to Manage Patient w/diabetes..... Page 07 Diversity and Cultural Competency in the Workplace...... Page 08 Foundations of Obesity Management............ Page 08 Group Facilitation... Page 09 Health Literacy... Page 09 Obesity: Advanced... Page 10 Person Centered Practice Using HealthChange Methodology.... Page 10 Prenatal Care.. Page 11 Stroke... Page 11 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone
Locations Legend Please be aware that classes are subject to change and may be cancelled at any time. You will only be notified of a cancellation if you are registered to attend. Abbreviation Location and Address EEHC MAZ NGHC Plaza 124 SSPCN STCH WJP East Edmonton Health Centre 7910-112 Ave. Edmonton Conference Room 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6 Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute 11220-83 Ave. Edmonton Room 2A6.066 Northgate Health Centre 9499-137 Ave. Edmonton (2020 Northgate Centre) Room 205 or 207 Plaza 124 10216-124 St. Edmonton 3rd Floor Conference Room (3rd Floor Conf.) or 5th Floor Conference (Room 5.3) Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network 3110 Calgary Tr. Edmonton Room A, B, C or D Strathcona Community Hospital 9000 Emerald Dr. Sherwood Park Conference Room A or B West Jasper Place 9720-182 St. Edmonton Inspiration Room To Register Please use the registration form found here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cdm/if-hp-ed-cdm-edm-evt-cdm-providerregistration.pdf Workshops are free. Workshop times and locations vary by community. www.ahs.ca/ahip 3
Binge eating, ADHD and Obesity Management Topics Include: Length: 2 1/2 Hours Some conditions commonly co-morbid with obesity, and which can prevent effective obesity management How to recognize ADHD or Binge Eating disorder in your patients October 24, 2018 Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM STCH, Room A Cardiovascular Risk Length: Two Full Days Cardiac risk profile and associated strategies Assessment of hypertension and dyslipidemia Treatment targets for hypertension and dyslipidemia Framingham Risk Scoring Functional considerations post cardiac event Nutrition considerations Session Dates Days Times Location Day 1: November 08, 2018 Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Maz, Room 2A6.066 Day 2: November 09, 2018 Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Maz, Room 2A6.066 4 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone
Chronic Pain Key features of chronic pain: Helping your patient understand chronic pain Preventing functional decline in patients with pain Pain assessment tools Medications for treating non-cancer pain and considerations for monitoring October 31, 2018 Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM STCH, Room A & B Depression Recognizing signs, symptoms and risk factors for depression Understanding depression as a chronic disease and it s potential impact on disease and health behaviour Determining when and how to use and interpret screening tools for different patient groups Identifying and responding to common suicide risk factors and warning signs Identifying factors which may mitigate suicide risk Implementing intervention strategies consistent with health care practitioners scope of practice December 03, 2018 Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 Workshops are free. Workshop times and locations vary by community. www.ahs.ca/ahip 5
Due to high demand and limited class sizes, we recommend booking all 4 parts as soon as possible. Diabetes Part 1: Foundations of Practice Self-Management principles / Pathophysiology Glucose monitoring / Hypoglycemia management Non-insulin medications Nutrition interventions Case studies to apply knowledge September 10, 2018 Monday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 September 19, 2018 Wednesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 October 09, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. November 06, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 January 08, 2019 Wednesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. January 31, 2019 Thursday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 February 27, 2019 Wednesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 March 25, 2019 Tuesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. Diabetes Part 2: Advancing Practice Insulin initiation & management Insulin to carbohydrate ratios Physical activity September 25, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 October 03, 2018 Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM STCH, Room A October 26, 2018 Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 November 20, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 January 17, 2019 Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. February 14, 2019 Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. March 5, 2019 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. 6 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone
Due to high demand and limited class sizes, we recommend booking all 4 parts as soon as possible. Diabetes Part 3: Specialty Management High risk populations Cultural considerations Illness / Hyperglycemia management Shift work / travel / driving management October 11, 2018 Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 October 17, 2018 Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 October 31, 2018 Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 December 04, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 January 23, 2019 Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 February 26, 2019 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 March 14, 2019 Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 Diabetes Part 4: The Hard to Manage Patient with Diabetes Essential processes in behaviour change Patient challenges: Diabetes distress, pain, cognitive & mental health concerns, eating patterns Assessment tools Effective intervention strategies September 13, 2018 (Full) Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM STCH, Room A October 16, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. November 19, 2018 (Full) Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 January 11, 2019 Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. March 11, 2019 Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 Workshops are free. Workshop times and locations vary by community. www.ahs.ca/ahip 7
Diversity and Cultural Competency in the Workplace Participants in this workshop will: Explore their individual diversity dimensions Analyze the impact of culture on communication, health, provider-patient relationships and conflict resolution Understand the principles of cultural competency, cultural humility and cultural safety August 14, 2018 Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. September 10, 2018 Monday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Northgate PHC, Room 207 Foundations of Obesity Management Topics Include: Foundational knowledge on obesity The relationship between mental health and obesity The Nutrition Guidelines for Primary Care: Adult Weight Management Discusses the role of physical activity and functional concerns Provides community resources for Obesity management September 07, 2018 Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM WJP, Inspiration Room September 20, 2018 Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM WJP, Inspiration Room October 23, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. December 06, 2018 Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM STCH, Room A January 07, 2019 Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, Room 5.3 February 19, 2019 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM WJP, Inspiration Room March 19, 2019 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. 8 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone
Group Facilitation Participants in this workshop will learn about The role of the facilitator in patient / family groups Facilitation techniques Regulating group dynamics Working with challenging participants October 19, 2018 Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. Health Literacy This full-day workshop explores the impact that health literacy skills have on the patient s experience with health care. In the morning, workshop participants will learn about the scope of health literacy, the impact health literacy has on their practice, and the role that providers play in helping to support health literacy. The importance of clear communication between patient and provider will also be discussed. The afternoon focuses on specific skills that health care providers need, centering on document design principles that support health literacy and make education handouts more usable for the patient. September 26, 2018 Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM STCH, Room A & B November 16, 2018 Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. February 12, 2019 Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. April 11, 2019 Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. Workshops are free. Workshop times and locations vary by community. www.ahs.ca/ahip 9
Obesity: Advanced (Mandatory Prerequisite: Foundations of Obesity) This course is focused on patient assessment and ongoing management. This workshop is developed and delivered by the Edmonton Southside PCN. October 23, 2018 Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM SSPCN Main office Person Centered Practice using HealthChange Methodology The HealthChange Methodology can be applied to any setting where clients or patients are required to take some action to achieve better health or quality of life outcomes. NOTE: Supporting client engagement and decision-making Increasing client adherence to evidence-based lifestyle & treatment advice Integration of patient-centered communication & behavior change support into clinical practice in an effective and time-efficient way This course requires special registration procedures. AHS learners: please register for HealthChange Methodology on MyLearningLink (on Insite). Non-AHS learners: please register by emailing CDM.ProvincialEducation@albertahealthservices.ca or call 1-855-943-2366 August 22, 2018 Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM STCH, Room A & B November 21, 2018 Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. January 16, 2019 Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. March 22, 2019 Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Plaza 124, 3rd Floor Conf. 10 Alberta Healthy Living Program Edmonton Zone
Prenatal Care Length: One-Half Day Physiologic changes and common complaints Complications of pregnancy Genetic screening options Alberta prenatal record and diagnostic tests Diet and exercise considerations October 18, 2018 Thursday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM SSPCN Main Office Stroke Stroke overview, stroke anatomy & physiology, TIA recognition & management Stroke risk factors & best practice guidelines Medication commonly used in stroke prevention Post-stroke depression & cognitive screening Stroke resources for providers & patients Patient story November 19, 2018 Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM STCH, Room A & B Workshops are free. Workshop times and locations vary by community. www.ahs.ca/ahip 11
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