The College of Medicine, CME along with Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacy Professionals (CPDPP) are launching a new program called Advancing Interprofessional Management of Substance Use Disorders in Saskatchewan ( AIMS-SK).  The AIMS-SK program is designed to improve health outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.   

Target Audience:

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

Full Program Learning Objectives:

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

1. Describe the foundational principles and importance of harm reduction for people living with a substance use disorder (SUD).
2. Effectively support people with a SUD in the participant’s care setting.
3. Recognize appropriate opioid prescribing and dispensing.
4. Identify healthcare provider supports available when supporting people with a SUD.

AIMS-SK Full Program Full Program - $500.00 = 3 modules + case-based learning:

Module 1 | Foundations of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder | Fall dates coming soon

Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder | Fall dates coming soon

Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder | Fall dates coming soon

Case-based distance learning program 

 *AIMS-SK full program meets the OATP requirements for physicians and nurse practitioners

Module 1 | Foundations of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder | Fall dates coming soon - $175.00

• Module 1 INFO

Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder | Fall dates coming soon - $175.00

• Module 2 INFO

Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder | Fall dates coming soon - $175.00

• Module 3 INFO

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 program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan for up to 20.75 credit hours.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada: This one-credit-per-hour Group 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 up to 20.75 Mainpro+ credits.

Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacy Professionals: Modules 1, 2, & 3 have been accredited by Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacy Professionals for a total of 19.25 CEUS. 

Paramedics: Modules 1, 2, & 3 have been accredited by the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics for a total of 32.0 credits for practicing paramedics.

Other Healthcare Professionals: Participation in this conference may be included as part of the continuing education and competence programs established by individual professional associations.

AIMS-SK Scientific Planning Committee Members

Conflict of Interest Disclosures 

Dr, James Barton | COI FORM

Nicole Bootsman | COI FORM

Dr. Peter Butt  | COI FORM

Mary Fraser | COI FORM

Danielle Larocque |COI FORM 

Dr. Morris Markentin | COI FORM

Dr. Werner Oberholzer | COI FORM 

Barb Papp | COI FORM 

Dr. Karen Shaw | COI FORM

Dr. Victoria Tian | COI Form

Dr. Andrew Yang | COI FORM

Additional Resources of Interest

AFMC Additional Response to Opioid Crisis 

AFMC Patient-Physician Partnership Toolkit

Program Information
Tammy Glynn, CME Program Coordinator
Email: tammy.glynn@usask.ca
cmelearning.usask.ca

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