January’s CME & PD opportunities

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Each month, CPSA shares continuing medical education and professional development opportunities from a variety of partner organizations to promote continuing competence and lifelong learning.

This month, explore offerings from the Health Quality Council of Alberta and the University of Alberta.

Health Quality Council of Alberta’s Human Factors in Healthcare course

Human factors studies the interrelationship between humans, the tools and equipment they use in the workplace, and the environment in which they work. During this three-day course, you will explore the role of human factors in healthcare using hands-on activities and case studies in various clinical areas.

Calgary: March 3-5 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. MDT)

Edmonton: March 18-20 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. MDT)

Register for your preferred location on or before Feb. 24.

Upcoming U of A Office of Lifelong Learning (L3) events: 

• MyL3Plan supports Practice Improvement (PPI)
• Beyond Blood Sugar: Improving kidney and lipid care in diabetes
  • Three sessions: Jan. 21, Feb. 11, March 4
• Liver in the Balance: Tackling fatty liver disease in primary care
  • Two sessions: Jan. 28 & Feb. 4
• Virtual Obesity Course
  • Four sessions: weekly starting Tuesday, March 4 (omit March 25 & April 1)
• Cardiovascular issues in Primary Care
  • Three sessions: March 13, April 10, April 24
• Crucial Conversations
  • Five sessions: weekly starting Wednesday, April 9 (omit April 30)