Advancing Interprofessional Management of Substance Use Disorders in Saskatchewan (AIMS-SK)
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 | Thursday, April 18, 2024
Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder | Friday, April 19, 2024
Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder | Saturday, April 20, 2024
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 opening soon. Click on the Join Contact List to be notified once the registration is open
Module 1 | Foundations of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder | VIRTUALLY Thursday, April 18, 2024
Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder | VIRTUALLY Friday April 19, 2024
Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder | VIRTUALLY Saturday April 20, 2024
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
Additional Resources of Interest
Contact Information
Program Information
Tammy Glynn, CME Program Coordinator
Email: tammy.glynn@usask.ca
cmelearning.usask.ca