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The STBBI Virtual Classroom delivers live presentations to healthcare providers in Saskatchewan, featuring local experts who share up-to-date information on STBBI testing, treatment, management, and prevention. Presentations highlight Saskatchewan-specific resources and allow participants to ask questions. Recordings are available for all registrants. Past presentations may be accesssed via the online Portal (see Past Presentatons section below).

virtual icon Format: Virtual | Recordings available on website after sessions
person icon Target Audience: Primary care physicians, specialist physicians, medical residents, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and pharmacists working in Saskatchewan. Other health care professions are welcome to participate. 
clock Program Length: 1 - 2 hour virtual classroom sessions.
accreditation icon Accreditation: Virtual Classrooms are accredited if attended live. 
registration Registration: See individual Virtual Classrooms below. 
dollar icon Fees: Free

Register for Fall 2024 STBBI Virtual Classrooms

Treating Hepatitis C within Saskatchewan Primary Care
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Presenters: Courtney Dalton BSP, Lesley Gallagher NP, & Morris Markentin MD, CFPC
  • Describe the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and risk factors associated with Hepatitis C.
  • Interpret Hepatitis C lab work and assessments, and effectively communicate the diagnosis to patients.
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans for Hepatitis C that include medication, adherence strategies, and harm reduction principles.
Understanding HIV and TB: Interactions, Challenges, and Solutions
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Presenters: Mahli Brindamour MD, FRCPC & Ryan Meili MD, CCFP
  • Evaluate the latest pediatric and adult TB treatment protocols.
  • Discuss TB diagnostic techniques in pediatric and adult clinical simulations.
  • Design preventive TB strategies using multidisciplinary insights and best practices.
  • Explain the differences in TB diagnosis and treatment between HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.
  • Integrate management strategies for HIV and TB co-infection, focusing on treatment interactions and patient outcomes.
STBBI Care for 2SLGBTQ+ Patients
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Co-Presenters: Megan Clark MD, CCFP (she/her) & Amanda Dela Cruz LPN
  • Describe the unique health concerns and cultural sensitivities of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
  • Apply culturally and gender-sensitive communication techniques to discuss STBBI prevention, testing, and treatment options with gender diverse patients.
  • Develop inclusive STBBI care plans for gender diverse individuals.

Past STBBI Virtual Classroom Recordings

All STEPS STBBI Virtual Classrooms are recorded and uploaded to a virtual portal. In this portal you will find:
  • Video recordings and their related resources, such as websites.
  • Additional STBBI resources, such as various guidelines, manuals, other relevant organizations, and more

To access the portal, follow one of the two options below:

If you've registered for a live STEPS presentation in the past, you have recieved the password in the follow-up email after the session. If you are unable to locate the password, please email STEPS@usask.ca for assistance.

If you have NOT registered for a live STEPS presentation, you can receive the password by completing this form.

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Fall 2024
Hot Topics in Pediatric STBBIs: HIV and Breastfeeding & Congenital Syphilis
  • October 9, 2024 | Athena McConnell MD, FRCPC & Rupeena Purewal MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Spring 2024
Practical Approaches to Syphilis
  • April 11, 2024 | Janice Seebach RN & Caroline Bailey RN
Fall 2023
Congenital Syphilis
  • October 26, 2023 | Rupeena Purewal MD, FRCPC & Julie Kryzanowski MD, CCFP FRCPC MSc
Treating Syphilis in Saskatchewan
  • November 15, 2023 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC & Lanre Medu MBBS, FRCPC

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Fall 2024
Hot Topics in Pediatric STBBIs: HIV and Breastfeeding & Congenital Syphilis
  • October 9, 2024 | Athena McConnell MD, FRCPC & Rupeena Purewal MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Spring 2024
Digging Deeper into the Women-Centred HIV Care Model
  • June 12, 2024 | Mona Loutfy MD, FRCPC, MPH & Dessie-Jo Sutherland (Community Consultant)
HIV PrEP 101
  • May 22, 2024  | Courtney Dalton, BSP, Jacqueline Myers, BSP AAHIVP & Richelle Foraei, NP
Fall 2023
Preventing Substance-Use Related Infections
  • November 23, 2023  | Victoria Weaver MD, FRCPC & Victoria Tian MD, FRCPC
HIV Key Messages for Health Care Providers 
  • September 28, 2023 | Larissa Kiesman MD, CCFP & Dessie Jo Sutherland (Community Consultant)
Spring 2023
Women Centred-HIV Care: How to Deliver Trauma & Violence Informed, Person-Centred, Integrated HIV Care
  • Monday, March 27, 2023| Mona Loutfy MD, FRCPC & Dessie-Jo Sutherland (Community Consultant)
HIV Treatment Approaches for 2023: A State of the ART Case-Based Update
  • Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC
Fall 2022 
HIV Virtual Classroom Series
Approaches to Care for a Newly Diagnosed Patient Living with HIV in Saskatchewan
  • November 8, 2022 | Larissa Kiesman MD, CCFP & Dessie-Jo Sutherland (Community Consultant)
ARV Initiation Treatment in an Uncomplicated, Treatment Naïve Patient Living with HIV
  • November 10, 2022 | Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC
Long-Term Treatment and Primary Care of a Patient Living with HIV
  • November 15, 2022 | Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC
Management of Key Populations & Harm Reduction Approaches
  • November 17, 2022 | Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC

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Spring 2023 
Practical Approaches to Delivering Hepatitis C Care
  • May 16, 2023 | Lesley Gallagher, RN
Fall 2022 
Treating and Curing Hepatitis C (HCV) in Saskatchewan Primary Care
  • October 20, 2022 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC

Fall 2023
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea: An Overview for Health Care Providers
  • December 13, 2023 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC & Troy Grennan MD, MSc, FRCPC, DTMH

*Please note there are not recordings of the specific presentations below.
Spring 2024
Key HIV Messages for Healthcare Providers
  • University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Medical Education | Saskatoon, SK
  • April 2, 2024 | Larissa Kiesman MD, CCFP, Dessie Jo-Sutherland, & Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC
Fall 2023
Syphilis and HIV: An Overview for Primary Care Providers
  • Pre-Conference Workshop | Family Medicine Conference | Saskatoon, SK
  • September 7, 2023 | Dr. Stuart Skinner, Susanne Nicolay RN, Danita Wahpoosewyan, Dr. Lanre Medu, Helen Bourget RN, & Priyanka Mahakan RN
Treating Syphilis
  • Regina Family Medicine/Primary Health Care Group | SHA | Regina, SK
  • November 15, 2023 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC & Lanre Medu MBBS, FRCPC