Workshop Details

	Date: Saturday October 24, 2026
	Format: In Person \| Sandman Signature South Hotel, Saskatoon, SK.
	Target Audience: Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dentists, Social Workers, Addiction Counsellors, Other Healthcare Professionals are welcome.
	Workshop Length: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
	Registration: Now Open

Workshop Overview

The AIMS-SK Interactive Workshop is designed to complement and enhance the knowledge gained through the AIMS-SK online learning program. This engaging, case-based workshop brings healthcare professionals together to explore evidence-informed approaches to substance use and addiction care through practical application and collaborative learning.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, work through real-world clinical scenarios, and exchange perspectives with colleagues from a variety of healthcare disciplines. By building on concepts introduced in the online program, the workshop supports the integration of evidence-informed approaches into everyday practice, helping participants increase confidence in providing compassionate, patient-centred care.

Workshop Benefits

Interactive learning experience
Practical case-based discussions
Opportunities to collaborate with healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines
Apply knowledge gained through the online AIMS-SK program

Target Audience:

The target audience is Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dentists, Social Workers, Addiction Counsellors, and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend.

Overall Workshop Learning Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Analyze patient information to assess and advocate for suitable harm reduction and treatments, such as Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT), tailored to the needs and circumstances of individuals with a substance use disorder.
Formulate and evaluate patient-centred treatment plans for initiating and maintaining OAT, considering best practices and interdisciplinary inputs while addressing potential challenges and solutions.
Identify gaps in the continuity of care during transitions between community, correctional, or acute care settings and formulate strategies to enhance care continuity, thereby reducing the risk of relapse.
Assess the complexities presented by co-morbid conditions in SUD cases, such as pregnancy or concurrent disorders, and develop integrated, comprehensive treatment approaches that consider multi-disciplinary perspectives and modalities.

****To register for the Interactive Workshop it is recommended that you previously have completed the AIMS-SK Virtual Full program or the New AIMS-SK Online Course. **

Acknowledgment
This program has received an educational grant or in-kind resources from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.