Key Details
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).
Format: Virtual | Recordings available on website after sessions | |
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. |
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Program Length: 1 - 2 hour virtual classroom sessions. | |
Accreditation: Virtual Classrooms are accredited if attended live. | |
Registration: See individual Virtual Classrooms below. | |
Fees: Free |
Register for Fall 2024 STBBI Virtual Classrooms
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.
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.
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
- 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.
- October 9, 2024 | Athena McConnell MD, FRCPC & Rupeena Purewal MD, FAAP, FRCPC
- April 11, 2024 | Janice Seebach RN & Caroline Bailey RN
- October 26, 2023 | Rupeena Purewal MD, FRCPC & Julie Kryzanowski MD, CCFP FRCPC MSc
- November 15, 2023 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC & Lanre Medu MBBS, FRCPC
- October 9, 2024 | Athena McConnell MD, FRCPC & Rupeena Purewal MD, FAAP, FRCPC
- June 12, 2024 | Mona Loutfy MD, FRCPC, MPH & Dessie-Jo Sutherland (Community Consultant)
- May 22, 2024 | Courtney Dalton, BSP, Jacqueline Myers, BSP AAHIVP & Richelle Foraei, NP
Preventing Substance-Use Related Infections
- November 23, 2023 | Victoria Weaver MD, FRCPC & Victoria Tian MD, FRCPC
- September 28, 2023 | Larissa Kiesman MD, CCFP & Dessie Jo Sutherland (Community Consultant)
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)
- Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC
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)
- November 10, 2022 | Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC
- November 15, 2022 | Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC
- November 17, 2022 | Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC
- May 16, 2023 | Lesley Gallagher, RN
- October 20, 2022 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC
- December 13, 2023 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC & Troy Grennan MD, MSc, FRCPC, DTMH
- University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Medical Education | Saskatoon, SK
- April 2, 2024 | Larissa Kiesman MD, CCFP, Dessie Jo-Sutherland, & Beverly Wudel MD, FRCPC
- 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
- Regina Family Medicine/Primary Health Care Group | SHA | Regina, SK
- November 15, 2023 | Alexander Wong MD, FRCPC & Lanre Medu MBBS, FRCPC