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Key Details

asynchronous icon Format: Asynchronous︱Self-paced
target audience Target Audience: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, and Eye Specialists
clock icon Course Length: 12 to 15 hours
multiple devices Course Access: Mobile phone, Tablet, PC, iMac
registration Registration: Open︱Starts January 21, 2025
registration deadline Registration Deadline: January 20, 2025
accreditation icon Accreditation: This course is accredited. See the accreditation section below for more information.
dollar sign Fees: $99 + taxes

Have You Ever

• questioned a patient’s fitness to drive?
• wondered how decisions are made by the SGI Medical Review Unit in assessing fitness to drive?
• considered your responsibility as a practitioner to report to SGI?
• thought about what adaptive driving equipment options are available?

Learn the medical-legal requirements to effectively evaluate and report medically at-risk drivers.

Course Overview

magnifying glass Online Modules:

The Fitness to Drive course is a comprehensive course that offers detailed information in the following main areas:

Module 1: Introduction: Overview of the Purpose and Function of the Fitness to Drive Program
Module 2: Cognitive Impairment
Module 3: General Medical Conditions
Module 4: Physical Impairment
Module 5: Alcohol, Drugs, Psychiatry
Module 6: Miscellaneous Cases
Module 7: Wrap Up Session: Summarizes the modules and deals with any outstanding questions or concerns.

Each area provides several cases that highlight how one should proceed and even queries you on what you should do. The course also provides a segment on Screening Tools, Miscellaneous Resources and a Glossary. Finally there is a short quiz at the end of each module to test your knowledge and Discussion topics to discuss key areas of content in the course.

person icon Target Audience:
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, and Eye Specialists required to report in Saskatchewan. Other health professionals are welcome.

Registration

Please note that you should expect to spend between 12-15 hours working through the course materials and most learners will complete this in an 8-12 week period.

calendar icon Course Dates: January 21 - April 15, 2025
dollar icon Registration Fees: $99 + taxes
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Registration is now open!

We are transitioning to a new registration system to enhance your experience. This update is designed to make enrolling in our courses quicker and more efficient. If you encounter any issues, please see the FAQ page or contact us

Accreditation Credits

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College)
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

Section 3: Self-Assessment Accreditation Statement: This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification 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 2 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

Section 2: Self-Learning: Participants are reminded that the 3 hours of video presentations are a valuable source of Section 2 Credits in the MOC framework- Self-Learning. Video, Audio or Podcast learning activities can be claimed for 0.5 credits per activity.

Learners are reminded to document their learning in MAINPORT


The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Members
Mainpro+

This one-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan for up to 12 Mainpro+ credits. 

Learners are reminded to document their learning in Mainpro+®


Inquiries

Any questions concerning accreditation can be directed to:
Molly Campbell or Emily Parker at cme.events@usask.ca 

Contact Information

For questions and more information, please contact cme.events@usask.ca