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20th Annual Innovations in Palliative Care Virtual Conference

November 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 7:00 pm Ontario/Toronto

The Division of Palliative Care in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University is pleased to present the 20th Annual Innovations in Palliative Care Virtual Conference. Pallium Canada is excited to be the delivery partner again this year as this fantastic event continues with an online format.
Innovations in Palliative Care 2024: Is the best yet to come?
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET

NPAA Annual Conference

June 7 @ 8:00 am June 8 @ 5:00 pm Canada/Edmonton

The Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta (NPAA) is excited to announce our 17th Annual Conference, Access 2025: Bridging the Gap, taking place June 7-8, 2025, at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton. We warmly invite you to participate in this hybrid event, where we will explore clinical and business growth, foster connection, and drive the future of nurse practitioner (NP) practice across Alberta and beyond.

As part of this event, we are conducting a call for abstracts and would greatly appreciate your support in promoting this opportunity to potential speakers, sponsors, and students within your network. We are particularly interested in engaging universities, provincial NP bodies, and healthcare organizations that share our commitment to advancing NP practice.

Conference Highlights:

Call for Abstracts:

We are now accepting abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. This is an excellent opportunity for students, educators, and researchers to showcase their work. Specifically, we encourage universities to invite PhD students to present their research as poster abstracts, offering them a valuable platform to engage with NP professionals and leaders from various sectors.

We would be grateful if you could share this invitation with your contacts, including:

Important Dates:

Submit an Abstract

Sponsorship Application

For more information please visit our website at www.albertanps.com

If you have any questions or would like to discuss specific involvement opportunities, please reach out to us at conference@albertanps.com.

Thank you for your support in making this conference an impactful event for the NP community. 

Together, we can create meaningful connections and drive forward NP practice in Alberta and beyond.

Infectious Disease Summit

November 30, 2024 @ 8:00 am 5:00 pm EST

Description

Healthcare professionals are essential in managing infectious diseases, and with the upcoming respiratory illness season and the rise of infections like COVID-19, RSV, Mpox, and STIs, staying informed has never been more important.

Join CSHP’s for our first-ever Infectious Disease Summit, a one-day virtual event offering a comprehensive review of the latest advancements, treatments, and immunization updates in infectious disease management.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to stay at the forefront of care and enhance patient outcomes, regardless of your practice setting.

This professional development opportunity is pending CCCEP accreditation of 6 CEUs.

Registration

https://www.cshp.ca/Site/Site/Content/Professional-Development/IDS-2024.aspx

Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting

October 29, 2024 @ 8:00 am 5:00 pm EDT

Description

Mark your calendars for Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting on May 26-27 in Winnipeg, Manitoba! This two-day event held in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association will showcase innovative Choosing Wisely initiatives and approaches to reducing overuse.

For more information, please click here.

Methadone4Pain

November 13, 2024 @ 8:30 pm 9:30 pm EST

Description

Canadian Virtual Hospice is hosting a free webinar with Dr. Pippa Hawley, Medical Director, Provincial Pain & Symptom Management/Palliative Care Program at BC Cancer on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 8:30-9:30 pm ET.

Dr. Pippa Hawley will provide a brief description of the Methadone4Pain course and lead a discussion on participant’s questions about methadone prescribing. This webinar is of interest to those who are interested in taking the course and those who have completed the course and would like further information, to ask a question or share their experience.

Registration

Please click here to register

Government of Nunavut Virtual Healthcare Career Fair

November 4, 2024 @ 3:00 pm 4:30 pm EST

Description

An online career fair for all healthcare positions in Nunavut, including Nurse Practitioners. Your skills are in high demand in Nunavut. Join our Virtual Career Fair on November 4, 2024, and discover how you can make a profound difference in a community.

This is more than a job; it’s a calling where adventure meets professional fulfillment

Registration

https://bit.ly/NUHEALTHCAREERS4-24

NPAC NP Grand Rounds: In the Shadows of Leadership: Illuminating the Loneliness Conundrum

Join NP Grand Rounds

November 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 3:00 pm EST

Speaker: NP Ranbir Atwal

From RN to NP: Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence

October 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm EDT

NP Students and new grads – join us via Zoom for an exciting conversation about transitioning from RN to NP.

Skin Basics for Primary Care Conference

October 19, 2024 @ 8:00 am 5:00 pm EDT

Description

Join us at the Skin Basics for Primary Care conference, a one-day program tailored for Primary Care Practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in dermatological conditions. Participants will update their knowledge and skills for diagnosing and managing common skin diseases such as acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, melanoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, hair loss, seborrheic dermatitis, and a live injection demo.
Registration is CAD$60+HST (lunch included, early bird pricing before Oct 14, 2024). Visit http://www.skinbasics.ca for program and hotel information.

Location

Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto, ON

Registration

https://skinbasics.ca/

NLNPA Conference

November 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am November 23, 2024 @ 5:00 pm EST