Workshops, Webinars & Conferences
Below is a compilation of various workshops, webinars and conferences that are available individuals and/or healthcare providers throughout Simcoe County, Muskoka, Parry Sound and adjoining communities.
CME/CPD Webcasts from Mt. Sinai's Dept of OBGYN
The following webcasts are open for registration. Pricing varies but you can find the information by clicking the links below.
Updates in Fertility Care: Fri. Sept. 27th
Early bird deadline: Aug. 16th
Registration deadline: Sept. 22nd
Obstetric Hematology Symposium: Thurs. Oct. 3rd
Early bird deadline: Aug. 16th
Registration deadline: Sept. 24th
Vulvar Disease Update: Fri. Oct. 11th
Early bird deadline: Sept. 1st
Registration deadline: Oct. 4th
Intrapartum Care Conference: Fri. Nov. 22nd
Early bird deadline: Oct. 11th
Registration deadline: Nov. 15th
Obstetric Malpractice Conference: Fri. Jan. 17th, 2025
Early bird deadline: Dec. 1st
Registration deadline: Jan. 10th, 2025
How to Support Individuals with an Eating Disorder
EDO is hosting a new three-day virtual education event. By way of didactic presentations, group discussions, and case examples, this live training will explore current foundational knowledge for health professionals supporting anyone struggling with an eating disorder at any age and wherever we may find them (e.g., family health team, community mental health or addiction program, emergency room, hospital inpatient unit, etc.).
Please Note: This training is not focused on how to provide evidence-based medical or mental health treatment.
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When: Tuesday, September 24, Tuesday, October 1, and Tuesday, October 8
2024 Ottawa Curriculum for Perinatal Mental Health
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Network for Mood & Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) are both releasing the first Canadian guidelines on Perinatal Mental Health. The focus of this year's course is on Evidence Based Stepped Perinatal Mental Health Care, with updates and clinical applications of the new SOGC and CANMAT guidelines. In live seminars, you will hear directly from the experts involved in the development of these guidelines. The morning closes with a comprehensive panel of community resource providers to showcase their integral roles in the stepped care model. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions directly to perinatal psychiatry experts.
This course will be of interest to ALL perinatal care providers, including obstetricians, family doctors, psychiatrists, midwives, nurses, doulas, social workers, occupational therapists, psychotherapists, lactation consultants, and learners.
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When: October 18, 2024
Location: The Civic Hospital at 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa ON
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Compassionate Care Workshop (Sunnybrook PAIL)
This is a free one day educational session for professionals who provide care, services, or support to bereaved parents and families during the loss of their pregnancy or infant.
Participants leave with practical skills, tools, and techniques to support bereaved parents and families.
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When: November 14 from 8:00 - 4:00PM
Where: The Community Engagement Rm Rotary Building 4R500
Trans Health Mentorship Call (Rainbow Health Ontario)
The RHO’s Trans Health Mentorship call is a teleconference every other week for Ontario clinicians to connect with peers who have experience caring for trans and non-binary service users. The call is open to any professional (physician, nurse, social worker, mental health worker, etc.) who is or will be working with trans and non-binary service users. Providers are invited to build knowledge, ask questions and share experiences. The topics discussed range from specific case-based questions to more general social or ethical issues. Providers who join can contribute to a community of practice and establish valuable professional networks.
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When: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
Membership for the Call is managed through 2SLGBTQ Health Connect, RHO’s online learning platform. To join the Call, sign up for an account on 2SLGBTQ Health Connect and select “Trans Health Mentorship Call” in the course selection from the main menu.
Rainbow Health Ontario Online Learning Courses
Rainbow Health Ontario provides several online courses specific to providing inclusive support to 2SLGBTQ people. Currently the courses they offer include:
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2SLGBTQ Foundations Course (Eng/Fr)
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2SLGBTQ Older Adults and Inclusive Care
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2SLGBTQ Emotional and Mental Health
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2SLGBTQ Trauma Informed Care
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Autism and Gender Identity
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Masculinizing Surgeries
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Puberty Suppression for Trans Youth in Primary Health Care
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Removing the Barriers: Making your Organization 2SLGBTQ Friendly
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Trans 101: Adults and Older Adults (19+)
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Trans 101: Children and Adolescents (up to 18 years old)
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Trans 101: Transitioning
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Transition-Related Hormone Therapy in Primary Health Care
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Transition-Related Surgeries Planning, Referral, and Care
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Vaginoplasty: Post-Operative Complications in Primary Health Care
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Trans Health Mentorship Call