NEW AIMS-SK Substance Use Disorders Interactive Workshop
Workshop Details
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | |
Format: In Person | Sandman Signature South Hotel, Saskatoon, SK. | |
Target Audience: Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dentists, Social Workers, Addiction Counsellors, Other Healthcare Professionals. | |
Workshop Length: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
Registration: NOW OPEN- Click on the Registration Now button below | |
Workshop Fees: $75.00 |
Advancing Interprofessional Management of Substance Use Disorders in Saskatchewan (AIMS-SK)
Program Details
Format: Virtual | |
Target Audience: Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dentists, Social Workers, Addiction Counsellors, Other Healthcare Professionals. | |
Program Length: See each module for more information. | |
Registration: Closed | |
Fees: Cost varies. See the full description below. |
Program Overview
The College of Medicine, CME, and USask Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) have launched a 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 healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend.
Full Program Learning Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the foundational principles and importance of harm reduction for people living with a substance use disorder (SUD).
- Effectively support people with a SUD in the participant’s care setting.
- Recognize appropriate opioid prescribing and dispensing.
- Identify healthcare provider supports available when supporting people with a SUD.
AIMS-SK Full Program (VIRTUAL) = 3 modules + case-based learning:
Module 1 | Foundations of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder
Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder
Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder
Case-based distance learning program
Fees:
Full Program (SAVE $50.00 for all 3 modules)
Health Care Professionals $250.00 + GST and PST
Residents/Students - $150.00 + GST and PST
Group Rates for the full program are available upon request - contact tammy.glynn@usask.ca
Module 1 - $100.00 + GST and PST for all participants
Module 2 - $100.00 + GST and PST for all participants
Module 3 - $100.00 + GST and PST for all participants
*AIMS-SK full program meets the OATP requirements for physicians and nurse practitioners
Acknowledgment
This program has received an educational grant or in-kind resources from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.
Registration is currently closed and more information on the next offering will be coming soon. If you would like to be contacted when the next program will be offered please click on the Contact Me link below.
Module 1 | Foundations of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder
Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder
Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder | VIRTUALLY
AIMS-SK Scientific Planning Committee Members
Conflict of Interest Disclosures
Dr. James Barton COI FORM | Melissa Holowaty COI FORM | Dr. Peter Butt COI FORM
Mary Fraser COI FORM | Danielle Larocque COI FORM | Dr. Morris Markentin COI FORM
Barb Papp COI FORM | Dr. Victoria Tian COI Form | Dr. Andrew Yang COI FORM
Additional Resources of Interest
Contact Information
Program Information
Tammy Glynn, CME Program Coordinator
Email: tammy.glynn@usask.ca
cmelearning.usask.ca