The College of Medicine, CME, and USask Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) have created the Advancing Interprofessional Management of Substance Use Disorders in Saskatchewan (AIMS-SK) program, aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the full AIMS-SK program, now available online!
This flexible, interactive course features engaging modules designed to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your skills in addressing substance use disorders within an interprofessional, team-based context. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to complete the full program anytime, from anywhere.

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

 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:

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. 

Module 1 | Foundations of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder 

1. Harm Reduction | Susanne Nicolay and Danita Wahpoosewyan
2. Preventing Harms with a Prescription Pad | Katelyn Halpape
3. Assessment - An Approach to Substance Use Disorders | Dr. Andrew Yang
4. Trauma and Violence-Informed Care | Jennifer King
5. Overview of Addictions Counselling | Ian McGillivray
6. Maintainging our Professional Boundaries when Working with Addiction | Brenda Senger
7. CRNS Requirement for NPs to Prescribe OUD Medications

Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder

1. Managing Substance Use Disorders in Corrections | Dr. Jess Melle
2. Opiois Agonist Therapy: Benefits | Dr. Lariss Kiesman
3. Urine Drug Screen to Optimize Treatment | Dr. Morris Markentin
4. Carries: Balancing Safety and Access | Dr. Erin Hamilton
5. Role of the Pharmacist in OAT | Matt Manz
6. Opiod Agonist Therapy Program

Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder

1. Introduction to Alcohol Use Disorder | Dr. Melissa Holowaty
2. Alcohol Withdrawal | Dr. Andrew Yang
3. Pharmacotherapies | Dr. Andrew Yang
4. Basic Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder | Barbara Papp
5. Practical Strategies Addressing Concurrent Disorders | Barbara Papp

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

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AIMS-SK Scientific Planning Committee Members

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the AIMS-SK Planning Committee for their dedication and hard work in shaping the success of our program. Their expertise, collaboration, and unwavering commitment are instrumental in delivering impactful, high-quality learning experiences. Their contributions are truly valued and deeply appreciated. All COIs have been completed and are on file.

Dr. Peter Butt | Kimberley Drake | Mary Fraser | Tammy Glynn | Dr. Melissa Holowaty 

Dr. Morris Markentin | Adrian Mitter | Barb Papp | Dr. Victoria Tian | Dr. Andrew Yang 

Additional Resources of Interest

AFMC Additional Response to Opioid Crisis 

AFMC Patient-Physician Partnership Toolkit

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. You may claim a maximum of 23.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

The College of Family Physicians of Canada: This activity 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 23.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.

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

	Date: Stay tuned for more dates coming soon
	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: Registration Now closed
	Workshop Fees:

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

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