Pharmacists
Events
Disclaimer: All events that are posted on the PAS website will be pharmacy or healthcare related. The purpose of the events posted is to inform PAS members of the professional and personal development opportunities available to them. Events posted on the website are not an endorsement of any organization, product or therapy.
May 2019
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) Priarie Conference
University of Saskatchewan Health Sciences - 107 Wiggins Rd
May 30-31st, Saskatoon, SK
Early bird pricing until March 15th.
To register online: PRAIRIEPANS.ORG or contact saskpandas@gmail.com
For more information, see the brochure.
Health Sciences Continuing Education Group (UofS)
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019
- Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Venue: Education Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
- Early Bird Registration Fees (until March 31, 2019):
- Healthcare Professionals : $200 + GST
- Students/Residents: $125 + GST
This program is CPDPP accredited. Please see the poster for details. Register Online
Getting to the Heart of the Matter presented by Diabetes Canada South Sask Chapter
The Diabetes Canada Professional Section (South Sask Chapter) is hosting a health professional education event “Getting to the Heart of the Matter” in Regina on May 10th, 2019.
Where: The RCMP Heritage Centre from 8:30 am-4:15 pm (registration at 8:00 am).
Dr. Andrea Lavoie will be speaking on diabetes and cardiovascular disease and Joe Solowiejczyk is speaking on diabetes distress.
Please see the attached brochure for registration and program information.
Early bird registration deadline is Thursday, April 18th
For more information contact Colleen Hollinger @ 306-697-4007 or via email: Colleen.Hollinger@saskhealthauthority.ca
Pharmacy education credits are pending application approval.
2019 PAS Annual Conference
PAS 2019 Conference Register Online Now May 3-5th Elk Ridge Resort, Waskesiu
February 2019
RxFiles presents Cannabinoids/Medical Cannabis
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, Feb 12th 2019 @ 7 to 9pm
LOCATION: Local Telehealth Sites
PRESENTER: RxFiles Academic Detailing Team
(on-site RxFiles co-facilitators will also assist in
Saskatoon, Regina, P.A., Estevan, & Yorkton)
RSVP: Please RSVP to Marlys.RxFiles@usask.ca
See the brochure for more details.
January 2019
Management of Chronic Pain presented by Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO)
Echo engages clinicians in a continuous learning system and facilitating partnerships with specialist mentors at an academic medical center or hub.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Sessions are held every other Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
To register, email: echo@cps.sk.ca.
December 2018
Online Training for New Minor Ailments
Are you ready to prescribe for these when your patients ask?
CPDPP has developed online training courses for all the new minor ailment/self-care conditions:
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Women’s Health (Hormonal Contraception/Emergency Contraception/Medical Abortion)
- Shingles
- Conjunctivitis
- Onychomycosis
- Influenza
CPDPP presents Smoking Cessation Pharmacists Self-Prescribing
After the training session, the medSask guidelines will be published, and pharmacists will be able to prescribe smoking cessation products. The training is CPDPP accredited for 2.0 CEUs and will be offered in three format options:
Option 1: In-person in Saskatoon
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Registration starts at 6:30 pm
Venue: U of S, Health Sciences, 1130 E-Wing
Registration Fee: $35.00 + GST
Option 2: Live Streaming of presentation
You can watch the presentation on your own computer. You will have the ability to email questions to presenters. CPDPP will email you a link to watch the live stream a day prior to the event.
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Registration Fee: $35.00 + GST
Please note: Pharmacists must have access to an internet connection at their location of choice to participate in this program. You can use your computer to join
Option 3: Recorded Version
This will be available after the December 5 presentation. You will receive email instructions to the course.
Registration fees: $35.00 + GST
Please see attached brochure for the learning objectives and other details. Let us know if you have any questions.
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