CanREACH-SK Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Mini-Fellowship
CanREACH-SK is licensed to offer the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Mini-Fellowship, developed by The REACH Institute and adapted for Canadian Primary Care Providers.
This innovative program increases clinicians' comfort with assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric mental health concerns and includes:
- A 15-hour interactive course focused on building skills and confidence in diagnosing and treating pediatric behavioral health problems.
- A six-month, case-based distance-learning program. Learners join 12 bi-monthly, 1 hour group conference calls with primary care and child/adolescent psychiatry experts to learn how to manage pediatric mental health issues encountered in daily practice.
All participants will receive custom-designed toolkits with guides, assessment instruments, dosing and side effect charts, medication comparison tables, and handouts for patients and parents.
Course Goals
In order to effectively use medications for pediatric behavioral health problems, participants learn to:
- Correctly identify and differentiate among pediatric behavioral health problems such as childhood depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety states (including PTSD), oppositional and conduct disorders, and psychosis.
- Effectively manage psychopharmacology: selecting medications, initiating and tapering dosages, monitoring improvements, and identifying and minimizing medication side effects.
- Create and implement a treatment plan by mobilizing existing resources like family members, school personnel, and other professional caregivers.
You must be licensed to practice in Saskatchewan to participate in this program.
This program is funded by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.
Program Dates
Accreditation
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and accredited by the Division of Continuing Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan for up to 24.5 MOC credit hours.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan. You may claim a maximum of 3.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
College of Family Physicians of Canada: This Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 79.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Participation in this conference may be included as part of the continuing education and competence programs established by individual professional associations.
Testimonials
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“This has probably been the most valuable continuing education & training I’ve ever completed. I use it all the time. We started screening kids with the PSC-17 presenting at our clinic and the numbers have been overwhelming, and it has opened up significant dialogue around required supports in our community. “
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“[The most valuable thing about the course is] learning about various screening tools and how to implement them. It was invaluable developing personal relationships with local psychiatrists as well.”
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“An excellent guide to improving initial diagnosis of psychiatric conditions in the pediatric population, as well as understanding and using the starting points for management plans including medications.”
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“This course offers applicable tools to further understanding of treatment and gain future support networks in order for both patient and physician to work together to achieve better mental health outcomes.”
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“It makes pediatric psychiatric cases' assessment easy in primary care.”
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“I now feel much more confident diagnosing and treating pediatric mental health concerns.”
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CanREACH-SK Trained Providers
Mehdi Shahsavan
Family Physician
Red Coat Clinic
Lisa Plank
Nurse Practitioner
Balcarres Integrated Care
Karuna Narang
Family Physician
Biggar Primary Care Clinic
Jolene Issel
Nurse Practitioner
Cumberland House Health Care
Lisa Clark-Musschoot
Nurse Practitioner
Grenfell Health Center
Christine Chang
Family Physician
Natawihin/Nakasuwenik Medical Clinic
Zahra Ali
Pediatrician
Border City Clinic
Matthew Wong
Family Physician
Martensville Collective Health and Wellness
Chelsea Wilgenbusch
Family Physician
Family Physicians’ Group
Muhammad Anees
Pediatrician
Battleford Pediatric Clinic
Janet Tootoosis
Family Physician
North Battleford Medical Clinic
Comfort Alara
Family Physician
Prince Albert Medical Clinic
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Barbara Beaurivage *no external referrals accepted |
Kaitlyn Hughes *no external referrals accepted |
Anne Kavulu |
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Sarah McLaughlin |
Polya Ninova |
Abimbola Oyenubi |
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Christopher Young |
Ashwani Narang
Family Physician
Rosetown & District Primary Care Centre
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Reem Abdul Hadi |
Olubunmi Victoria Akinpelu |
Andrew Bowles |
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Vicky Cattell |
Chantal Dufour |
Sharmin Hares |
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Carla Krochak |
Patrick McMahon |
Moses Olakanmi |
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Sonya Pas |
Paula Schwann |
Joel Schindel |
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Ghita Wiebe |
Heather Wright |
Okezie Nweze
Family Physician
Northeast Medical Clinic
Contact Info:
Jessica Wylie
Program Coordinator
Email: jessica.wylie@usask.ca
Michelle Johnson
Clerical Support
Email: canreachsk@usask.ca