Rural CPD

Rural Learning

We offer learning activities that meet your needs as a rural healthcare provider. View our offerings on this page and connect with us to learn more about how we can meet your unique needs! 

Learning Activities

Title
Credits
Date
  • Time
    June 16 | 6:30-8:00pm | 1.5 hr
    Credits
    • 3.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Midwifery, Women's Health
  • Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Mental Health, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Women's Health
    Overview
    Overview of perinatal depression and anxiety, including common risk factors, screening, treatment approaches, and treatment planning. Through evidence based material, quizzes, and interactive video vignettes learners will gain an understanding of the importance of routinely screening for perinatal depression and anxiety and become more comfortable with the steps to doing so.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    8 hours
    Credits
    • 8.00 Credits
    • 8.00 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Addiction Medicine
    Overview
    Designed with busy professionals in mind, the POATSP course articulates the BCCSU’s Provincial Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder with evidence-based education on the full range of treatment options available for adults and youth with varying presentations of opioid use disorder through interactive content, videos and case studies.
  • Format
    Conference | virtual
    Time
    May 9, 2025 | 8:05am - 5:30pm
    Credits
    • 7.50 Credits
    • 7.50 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine
    Overview
    The 21st Annual Provincial Pediatric Emergency Medicine Update Conference aims to deliver the latest trends and most up-to-date evidence on contemporary and emerging topics in pediatric emergency care. Expert clinicians will present the latest knowledge and skills to enhance the care of critically ill children. The conference is tailored for pediatricians, emergency room physicians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and trainees involved in acute pediatric care.
  • Format
    Conference | in-person
    Time
    Sep 18-21, 2025 | Add-on courses
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine
  • Free
    • 20.00 Credits
    • 20.00 Credits
    Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    15–20 hour online module
    Credits
    • 20.00 Credits
    • 20.00 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses
    Overview
    The Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course (ACTOC) is a comprehensive 22-module online course for health care providers who diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders. Designed in partnership with BC Centre for Substance Use and UBC School of Nursing.
  • Format
    Webinar/Rounds
    Time
    May 27 | 6:30-8:00pm | 1.5 hrs
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Communication, Family Medicine, Patient Education, Science
  • Format
    eLearning
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
  • Format
    Webinar & Rounds
    Time
    May 14 | 1800-1930 | 1.5 hr
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    8–10 hours
    Topic
    Pediatrics, Audiology
    Overview
    eLearning online module focused on auditory evoked potentials, auditory brainstem response (ABR) for clinical assessment of infant hearing, principles and basic data underlying the procedures for recording, analyzing and interpreting ABR recordings for clinical audiology and applying the principles using the simulated human evoked response audiometry software SimHERA.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    3.5 hours
    Credits
    • 3.50 Credits
    • 3.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Occupational Medicine
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    2 hours
    Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Occupational Medicine
  • Format
    In-Community CPD, Webinar/Rounds
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Nurse Practitioners, Specialty Medicine
    Overview
    This education aims to deliver a virtual and customized interactive community-based small group session for primary care providers and cancer care specialists.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Mammography, Oncology, Residents & Students, Women's Health
    Overview
    eLearning online module for primary care providers in British Columbia who are interested in learning more about breast cancer care and their role in supporting patients through their journey. Designed in partnership with BC Cancer.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Oncology
    Overview
    eLearning online module for primary care providers in British Columbia who are interested in learning more about colorectal cancer care and their role in supporting patients through their journey. Designed in partnership with BC Cancer.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology, Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology, Residents & Students
    Overview
    eLearning online module for primary care providers in British Columbia who are interested in learning more about prostate cancer care and their role in supporting patients through their journey. Designed in partnership with BC Cancer.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    30 minutes
    Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Residents & Students
    Overview
    Short eLearning online module for BC health care providers who care for children. The course will introduce you to the Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS). Designed in partnership with Child Health BC.
  • Format
    Conference | in-person
    Time
    June 6–8, 2025
    Credits
    • 8.25 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine
    Overview
    BC Rural Health Conference features rurally-focused lectures, breakout sessions and hands-on skills workshops. In-person in Prince George, BC.
  • Time
    12.0 hours
    Credits
    • 12.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    This is the central registration page for BC-PIP Family Physician participants
  • Free
    • 12.00 Credits
    BC-PIP for Specialists
    Time
    12.0 hours
    Credits
    • 12.00 Credits
    Topic
    Specialty Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    This is the central registration page for BC-PIP Specialist participants.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    2 hours
    Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    Topic
    Diabetes, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Cultural Safety, Registered Dietitians
  • Free
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Billing in BC: Advanced for Family Medicine
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Practice Management, Residents & Students, IMGs
    Overview
    The purpose of this course is to help family physicians and international medical graduates learn advanced billing for their practice. Topics: Counselling & Prevention, Chronic Disease Management, Planning & Management Fees, Complex Care, Communication with Patients & Colleagues, Family Physicians with Consultative Expertise, Obstetrics and Long-Term Care.
  • Free
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Billing in BC: Basics for Family Medicine
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Practice Management, Residents & Students, IMGs
    Overview
    The purpose of this course is to help family physicians and international medical graduates learn the basics of billing in their practice. Topics: billings systems, basic visit billings codes and limits, procedure and lab fees, Worksafe/ICBC, uninsured services and special visits.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    45–60 minutes
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Practice Management, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    The purpose of this course is to help specialists and international medical graduates learn basic billing for their practice. Topics: fee-for-service billing; billing number and the mechanics of billing; how fees are created, defined and maintained; tips on using the current MSP and SSC fee guides; commonly missed billings; and billing integrity process.
  • Free
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Breast Cancer Screening in BC
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Mammography, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Women's Health, IMGs
    Overview
    Designed for family physicians and other primary care providers who are interested in learning more about breast cancer prevention and screening in BC. BC Cancer Breast Screening policy is based on best evidence and aligns with elements of the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care (CTFPHC) guidelines on breast cancer screening.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    3 hours
    Credits
    • 3.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Women's Health
    Overview
    This online course was designed for family physicians and other primary care providers who see pregnant patients up to 20 weeks. This course will give you tools and information to better support patients through the pregnancy journey.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    10–15 minutes
    Credits
    • 0.25 Credits
    • 0.25 Credits
    Topic
    Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Gynecology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Psychiatry, Specialty Medicine, Women's Health
    Overview
    Designed for medical and surgical specialist physicians to be able to offer breastfeeding support and medical management in British Columbia.
  • Format
    Coaching & Mentoring
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Coaching, Communication, Family Medicine, Mentoring, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Rural Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    In each virtual session, experienced physician coaches will provide a short didactic presentation followed by an opportunity for you to practice using the coaching/mentoring skill with your peers. These sessions are designed to help you build confidence, ask questions, share your experience, and connect with other coaches/mentors in UBC's Rural Coaching and Mentoring Programs.
  • Free
    • 6.00 Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    CAMP Online Portal
    Format
    Coaching & Mentoring, eLearning
    Time
    2 hours
    Credits
    • 6.00 Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    Topic
    Coaching, Communication, Family Medicine, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rural Medicine, Technology, IMGs
    Overview
    A foundational coaching and mentoring skills course aimed at participants in the RCPD Coaching and Mentoring Program (CAMP).
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Residents & Students
    Overview
    This online module for health care providers covers a variety of topics on recreational and medical cannabis, including legal status, types of cannabis, benefits and risks, and evidence-based recommendations. It reviews patient education, screening/treatment of cannabis use disorder, and provides guidance on writing authorizations for medical cannabis.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students
  • $103.95
    • 21.00 Credits
    CME on the Run! 2024-2025
    Format
    Conference | virtual
    Time
    1 - 5 pm | 6 virtual sessions
    Credits
    • 21.00 Credits
    Overview
    The virtual CME on the Run! 2024–2025 is for health-care professionals who want short and focused sessions to keep updated on the latest evidence and best practices in patient care. Sessions run virtually over six Friday afternoons (Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, Feb 7, Apr 4 and May 2 ) from 1 to 5 p.m. and cover eight talks in 3.5 hours with plenty of time for questions and answers.
  • Time
    1600-1700 PT | 1 virtual hour
    Topic
    Coaching, Communication, Faculty Development, Family Medicine, Mental Health, Mentoring, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Rural Medicine, IMGs, Other
    Overview
    Join Dr. Bruce Hobson, Dr. Cecile Andreas & Dr. Lawrence Yang on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2024, for an Information & Education Session on CAMP.
  • Format
    Coaching & Mentoring
    Time
    Up to 35 hours
    Credits
    • 35.00 Credits
    Topic
    Anesthesiology, Coaching, Communication, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Mental Health, Mentoring, Midwifery, Ob Ultrasound, Obstetrics, Oncology, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine, Surgery, Ultrasound, COVID-19, IMGs, Other, Addiction Medicine
    Overview
    The UBC RCPD Coaching and Mentoring Program (CAMP) links rural physicians to just-in-time peer support and offers flexible learning opportunities to facilitate meaningful coaching and mentoring relationships.
  • Time
    2 hrs, 1x weekly for 8 weeks
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Jan 7–Feb 25, 2024 (8-week course) Tuesdays 0900–1100 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Format
    Workshop | virtual
    Time
    0900–1100 PT | 8x Fridays
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Sept 6–Oct 25, 2024 (8-week course) Fridays 0900–1100 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Format
    Workshop | virtual
    Time
    1830–2030 PT | 8x Mondays
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Sep 9–Nov 4, 2024 (8-week course) Mondays 1830–2030 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Time
    2 hrs, 1x weekly for 8 weeks
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Jan 9 - Mar 6, 2025 (8-week course) Thursdays 0900–1100 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Time
    2 hrs, 1x weekly for 8 weeks
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Jan 15–Mar 5, 2025 (8-week course) Wednesdays 1800–2000 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Format
    Workshop | virtual
    Time
    0900–1100 PT | 8x Tuesdays
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Sep 24–Nov 12, 2024 (8-week course) Tuesdays 0900–1100 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Format
    Workshop | virtual
    Time
    1000–1200 PT | 8x Wednesdays
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Oct 9–Nov 27, 2024 (8-week course) Wednesdays 1000–1200 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Format
    Workshop | virtual
    Time
    1800–2000 PT | 8x Thursdays
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    Oct 17–Dec 5, 2024 (8-week course) Thursdays 1800–2000 PT | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Time
    2 hours, once weekly for 8 weeks
    Credits
    • 16.00 Credits
    • 48.00 Credits
    Overview
    8-week course (2 hour class once weekly) | Workshops & eLearning | Free | 48.0 Mainpro+/16.0 MOC Section 1
  • Format
    In-Community CPD, Workshop | in-person
    Time
    8.5 hours + coaching
    Credits
    • 9.50 Credits
    • 28.50 Credits
    Topic
    Communication, Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    Invite us to your community! Effective communication between physicians, patients, colleagues and staff has been proven to enhance our healthcare system, improve outcomes and lead to better patient and healthcare practitioner satisfaction.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    45-minute online module
    Credits
    • 0.75 Credits
    • 0.75 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    Designed for family physicians in British Columbia (BC) to introduce continuing professional development (CPD) requirements and opportunities. Topics: how to be an active learner engaged in practice improvement and CPD, competency as per CFPC, CME/CPD funding and various CME/CPD providers and resources.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    45 minutes
    Credits
    • 0.75 Credits
    • 0.75 Credits
    Topic
    Specialty Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    Designed for specialists in British Columbia (BC) to help introduce continuing professional development (CPD) requirements and opportunities for specialists.
  • Free
    • 24.00 Credits
    CPD eCoach
    Format
    eCoach
    Time
    8 hours
    Credits
    • 24.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine
    Overview
    Online self-directed assessment tool to improve your practice at your own pace
  • $61.95
    • 1.25 Credits
    • 1.25 Credits
    Emergency Contraception Update
    Format
    Paid
    Time
    75-minute online module
    Credits
    • 1.25 Credits
    • 1.25 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Gynecology, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Women's Health, Sexual Health
  • Free
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Falls: Predictable and Preventable
    Format
    eLearning
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Communication, Family Medicine, Foot Ankle, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioners, Patient Education, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedics
  • Time
    Three sessions | 3 weeks/session
    Credits
    • 7.00 Credits
    Topic
    Anesthesiology, Family Medicine
    Overview
    This online journal club is available to Family Practice Anesthesiologist in BC only. During each 3 week session, we will review articles and have alively discussion to sharpen our critical thinking skills in clinical studies and application of insights in practice.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    0.5 Hours
    Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    Topic
    Communication, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Mental Health, MOAs, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine, IMGs, Occupational Medicine
  • Format
    eLearning, en français
    Time
    8 hours / 8 heures
    Credits
    • 8.00 Credits
    • 8.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Gynecology, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Specialty Medicine, Francophone
  • Format
    eLearning, en français
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Gynecology, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Specialty Medicine, Francophone
  • Format
    eLearning, en français
    Time
    1 hour / 1 heure
    Overview
    The FHS Canada Online Exam is the final step to completing the online component of the FHS Canada Education Program. The exam will cover material from the FHS Canada Fundamentals of Fetal Health Surveillance Online Manual. You must receive a passing grade to receive a certificate and participate in the Fundamentals of FHS and/or FHS Refresher workshop (virtual or in-person).
  • Format
    Webinar/Rounds
    Time
    May 22 | 8:00-9:00am PT | 1 hr
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Oncology, Women's Health
  • Format
    Webinar/Rounds
    Time
    Jan 16 | 8:00-9:00am PT | 1 hr
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Oncology, Women's Health
    Overview
    Join us for the next talk in the Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) Webinar Series on Endometrial Cancer with Dr. Anna Tinker
  • Format
    Webinar & Rounds
    Time
    April 17 | 8:00-9:00am PT | 1 hr
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Oncology
  • Format
    Webinar/Rounds
    Time
    June 19 | 8:00-9:00am PT | 1 hr
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Oncology, Patient Education
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    3 hours
    Credits
    • 3.00 Credits
    • 3.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Gynecology, LGBTQ Health, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Women's Health, Sexual Health
    Overview
    Learn how to build inclusive practices and philosophies of care to better serve pregnant Two Spirit, transgender, and non-binary people and allow for a safer inclusive provision of care.
  • Free
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Gender-Affirming Primary Care
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    60–90 mins online content
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, LGBTQ Health, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students, Chiropractic, Sexual Health
    Overview
    Designed for primary care providers in BC. By understanding trans and gender diverse health issues and considerations for care, you will then have knowledge and skills to implement the Gender-Affirming Framework to improve the care of gender diverse patients.
  • Format
    In-Community CPD
    Time
    On demand
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Ob Ultrasound, Obstetrics, Rural Medicine, Ultrasound
    Overview
    Handheld ultrasounds can make it easier to incorporate point-of-care ultrasound into your practice. To help you decide if a handheld ultrasound is right for your clinical practice and to practice your ultrasound skills we are pleased to offer several handheld ultrasounds on loan to you.
  • $2,310.00
    • 10.50 Credits
    • 31.50 Credits
    Hands-On Ultrasound Education Acute Care (HOUSE EM)
    Format
    In-Community CPD
    Time
    Up to 21 hours
    Credits
    • 10.50 Credits
    • 31.50 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine, Ultrasound
    Overview
    Learn how to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in your community. The Hands-On Ultrasound Education Program delivers innovative content and on-site learning. Customize the course to the needs of your community by selecting from a menu of ultrasound topics.
  • $2,310.00
    • 9.00 Credits
    • 27.00 Credits
    Hands-On Ultrasound Education Obstetrics (HOUSE OB)
    Format
    In-Community CPD
    Time
    9 hours
    Credits
    • 9.00 Credits
    • 27.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Midwifery, Ob Ultrasound, Obstetrics, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine, Ultrasound
    Overview
    Point of Care Ultrasound for Pregnancies | Invite us to your community
  • Free
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    HIV Testing in Primary Care
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, HIV, Internal Medicine, Midwifery, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, IMGs, Sexual Health
    Overview
    Learn to incorporate the current Guidelines for HIV Testing in British Columbia (BC) into your practice.
  • Format
    Workshop | in-person
    Time
    Nov 22, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Credits
    • 18.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Gynecology, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
    Overview
    We are back in person on June 7, 2025 at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC for the Implants and IUDs: Comparing and Inserting Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC). Discover the contraceptive landscape and unmet needs for contraception as well the benefits and risks of contraceptive options in Canada.
  • Format
    Workshop | in-person
    Time
    Jun 7, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Credits
    • 18.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Gynecology, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
    Overview
    We are back in person on June 7, 2025 at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC for the Implants and IUDs: Comparing and Inserting Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC). Discover the contraceptive landscape and unmet needs for contraception as well the benefits and risks of contraceptive options in Canada.
  • Free
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Introduction to WorkSafeBC & ICBC
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    60 to 90-minute online module
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    Designed for family physicians and specialists in British Columbia (BC) to learn about ICBC and WorkSafeBC topics: claims process, how to fill out forms, work disability prevention, management of injury claims, court attendance, payments, benefits, disputes, etc.
  • Free
    • 0.50 Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    Landscape of Health Care in BC and Canada
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    30-minute online module
    Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    Introduction to BC and Canadian health care system: governance in the Canadian Health Care System, health care access and funding, physician compensation, regulatory bodies and professional organizations for health professionals.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners
    Overview
    Redesigned and updated online module about how to best support breastfeeding families. Topics: Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative and its relevance to family physicians, breastfeeding importance and risks associated with human milk substitute, identification and management of common breastfeeding challenges, resources and services for breastfeeding support and medical management, including when and where to refer.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    30 to 45-minute online module
    Credits
    • 0.75 Credits
    • 0.75 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine
    Overview
    Designed for health care providers working in British Columbia who are interested in learning about the late effects of childhood cancer therapy. Topics: tumour and treatment-related late effects, the systems they can effect, and their impact on survivors’ lives, surveillance for and management of late effects associated with childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in an adult, BC Cancer’s Late Effects, Assessment and Follow-up (LEAF) Clinic, patient and provider resources.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Mental Health, Pediatrics
    Overview
    eLearning | Online Module | Up to 1.5 Mainpro+ credits | 1.5 hours
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Mental Health
    Overview
    eLearning | Online Module | Up to 1 hour |1.0 Mainpro+ credits
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Mental Health
    Overview
    eLearning | Online Module | Up to 1 hour |1.0 Mainpro+ credits
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioners
    Overview
    eLearning | Online Module | Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits | 1 hour
  • Format
    Webinar & Rounds
    Time
    May 7 | 6:30-8:00pm | 1.5 hr
    Topic
    Family Medicine, GPOs, Oncology, Respirology, Rural Medicine
    Overview
    Join us for a comprehensive webinar exploring the key aspects of lung cancer screening and follow-up care. This session will cover the essentials of eligibility, referral processes, and diagnosis, while also addressing how to navigate incidental findings and support smoking cessation efforts. Attendees will gain practical insights to better guide their patients and access valuable resources.
  • Format
    Webinar & Rounds
    Time
    May 26 | 12:00-1:00pm PT | 1 hr
    Topic
    Midwifery, Obstetrics, Women's Health
  • Format
    eLearning, en français
    Time
    1 hour
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Topic
    Midwifery
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    3 hours
    Topic
    Midwifery, Registered Nurses
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    4-6 hours
    Credits
    • 6.00 Credits
    Topic
    Midwifery, Registered Nurses
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    2.5 hours
    Topic
    Midwifery, Registered Nurses, Sexual Health
  • Format
    eLearning, en français
    Time
    1 hour / 1 heure
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Midwifery, Francophone
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    3–4 hours online content
    Topic
    Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
    Overview
    This self-learning online course will provide Registered Midwives with the requisite knowledge and skills to safely prescribe and manage induction or augmentation of labour as outlined in the BCCNM Framework for Midwifery Certification for Induction and Augmentation of Labour in Hospital.
  • Time
    6.0 hour
    Overview
    In recent years, several publications have reported good vaginal breech birth outcomes for select populations in the care of a skilled breech birth team. The primary objective of this course is to support knowledge and skill development so that primary care attendants may develop competency to support breech birth.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    2.5 hours
    Topic
    Midwifery, Registered Nurses, Sexual Health
  • Free
    • 2.00 Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    Motivational Interviewing
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    2 hours
    Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    Topic
    Communication, Family Medicine, MOAs, Nurse Practitioners, Patient Education, Residents & Students
    Overview
    Supporting healthy behaviour change in families can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make your conversations with families more productive. This online course introduces a collaborative, patient-centered style of communication that can help strengthen personal motivation to change.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    30 minutes
    Credits
    • 0.50 Credits
    Topic
    Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners
    Overview
    Learn to incorporate the current thyroid testing guidelines into your practice.
  • Time
    1730-2030 PT | 3 hours
    Credits
    • 2.75 Credits
    • 2.75 Credits
    Topic
    Communication, Family Medicine, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine, Cultural Safety
    Overview
    Learn tangible trauma-sensitive practices for offering health care rooted in cultural understanding and safety for Indigenous Peoples.
  • Time
    1730-2030 PT | 3 hours
    Credits
    • 2.75 Credits
    • 2.75 Credits
    Topic
    Communication, Family Medicine, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine, Cultural Safety
    Overview
    Learn tangible trauma-sensitive practices for offering health care rooted in cultural understanding and safety for Indigenous Peoples.
  • Format
    In-Community CPD, Webinar/Rounds
    Time
    3.25 hrs (in 2 parts)
    Credits
    • 3.25 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Other, Occupational Medicine
    Overview
    Invite us to your community! This two-part webinar in partnership with WorkSafeBC explores current best practices in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs, Addiction Medicine
    Overview
    Designed for new-to-practice internationally trained family physicians and specialists in British Columbia (BC). This course will introduce you to the ongoing opioid crisis in British Columbia and provide you with the knowledge and skills in opioid prescribing.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    10–15 hours
    Topic
    Midwifery
    Overview
    This online course aims to provide midwives with the background education necessary to safely and effectively prescribe opioids and benzodiazepines for clients experiencing pain in labour and postpartum.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, LGBTQ Health, Sexual Health
    Overview
    This online continuing medical education course will introduce you to gbMSM health issues and implications with the intent to provide you with the knowledge and skills to improve the care of your gbMSM patients. Topics: social and political context of gbMSM health, epidemiology and life course, safer spaces, language, communication and case studies.
  • Format
    Conference | in-person/virtual
    Time
    May 8-9, 2025
    Credits
    • 10.50 Credits
    Topic
    Research, Specialty Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics
    Overview
    The UBC Department of Orthopaedics and the BC Orthopaedic Association (BCOA) invite you to the annual Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting. This two-day conference brings together orthopaedic surgeons from across British Columbia to explore the latest research and advancements in clinical practice.
  • Free
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Pearls for Immunization Practice
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Allergy and Immunology, Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
    Overview
    Online self-learning course for all interested immunization providers, especially useful for those physicians new to immunization practice in BC and as a refresher course for physicians who already have a theoretical and clinical understanding of immunization practice and would like to update their knowledge.
  • Free
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Pediatric Asthma Management
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Allergy and Immunology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Residents & Students, Respirology
    Overview
    This online continuing medical education course will introduce you to pediatric asthma management with the intent to provide you with the knowledge and skills to improve the care of your patients.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1 hour
    Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    • 1.00 Credits
    Topic
    Allergy and Immunology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
    Overview
    This online module is for all health care providers that care for children and wish to learn more about how to better recognize, treat, and manage atopic dermatitis in a primary care setting. Designed in partnership by UBC CPD, Child Health BC, and BC Children's Hospital.
  • Free
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Pediatric Foundations
    Format
    eLearning
    Time
    1.5 hours
    Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    • 1.50 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, MOAs, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine
    Overview
    Online module for all health care providers who care for children, especially those who do so infrequently and want to refresh or build their pediatric skills and knowledge.
  • Format
    eLearning
    Time
    2 hours
    Credits
    • 2.00 Credits
    Topic
    Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Registered Dietitians
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2023-2024 RCPD Annual Report

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