Upcoming Medical Conferences in Calgary

Cannabis Update is organized by University of Calgary - Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development and will be held on Apr 24, 2019 at Red & White Club, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Who Should Attend: Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Other Health Professionals, Residents and Trainees Credits: Mainpro+ Group Learning – 7.0 credits | MOC Section 1 – 7.0 hours An accreditation application for this program has been submitted to the Canadian Council on Continuing Education. CCCEP Number for Pharmacists: 1180-2018-2635-C-P, CCCEP Number for Pharmacy Technicians: 1180-2018-2636-C-T Course Overview: This course provides evidence-based information about the pharmacology, methods of ingestion, adverse effects across the lifespan, medical uses of cannabis and effects on driving. Participants will learn about the diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies involving cannabis and how to screen patients for cannabis use and for cannabis use disorder. Also covered are how to determine whether patients have contraindications for cannabis use and the process for authorizing cannabis for medical purposes in appropriate patients. Course Objectives:  At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to: • summarize basic information about the pharmacology, methods of ingestion and adverse effects of cannabis and its analogues • discuss the evidence supporting the use of cannabis for medical purposes • describe the types of cannabis-related medical emergencies and their treatment • discuss the effects of cannabis on driving • discuss the effects of cannabis throughout the life span • counsel patients on cannabis use • screen patients for cannabis use disorder and identify appropriate treatment • discuss Alberta Health Services policies around cannabis use in hospital and homecare settings Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

36th Annual Calgary Therapeutics Course is organized by University of Calgary - Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development and will be held from Apr 25 - 26, 2019 at MacEwan Conference & Event Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Who Should Attend: Family Physicians, Specialist Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Other Healthcare Professionals.  Course Overview: This evidence-based course is designed to introduce family physicians, specialist physicians, pharmacists and nurse practitioners to new medications, new indications for older products and new guidelines for treatment. Current therapeutics controversies are examined and drug and non-drug therapeutic approaches for selected clinical conditions are presented. Course Objectives: At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to: • identify new medications and new indications for “old” products • examine current therapeutic controversies • compare drug and non-drug approaches for selected clinical conditions • discuss the types of evidence used to support the prescribing of one drug instead of another in the same class of drugs Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Calgary Pain Conference is organized by University of Calgary - Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development and will be held on May 06, 2019 at Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Course Overview: This conference covers advances in pain research and treatment, the prevention and management of acute and chronic pain and provides an overview of available programs and resources in Calgary. It will be of interest to all healthcare providers. Course Objectives: At the End of This Course, Learners Will Be Equipped to: • Employ Knowledge and Skills for the Prevention and Management of Acute and Chronic Pain • Identify Programs and Services Available for Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain in Calgary • Describe Knowledge of Advances in Pain Research Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th ACH Paediatric Update Conference is organized by University of Calgary - Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development and will be held on May 09, 2019 at Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Who Should Attend: Paediatricians, Family Physicians, Residents and Trainees, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Speech-language Pathologists, Audiologists, Child Life Specialists, Course Overview: This conference will update knowledge in selected areas of paediatric care relevant to physicians and other health professionals who look after children in community and hospital settings. Various topics will be reviewed to support advancements in the care of infants, children and adolescents. Course Objectives: At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to: • improve management of paediatric patients and optimizing referrals to tertiary care • collaborate with conference faculty, colleagues and other health professionals to discuss aspects of paediatric care • debate and interact with the “Provocative Panel” on a topic to be decided • use plenary information and breakout sessions’ online materials to support improvements in their clinical practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Confident ECG Interpretation: Pick up the Pearls and Pass by the Pitfalls is organized by University of Calgary - Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development and will be held on May 24, 2019 at Health Sciences Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Who Should Attend: Family Physicians and others wishing to upgrade their ECG Interpretation skills; ECG-Certified Family Physicians and Hospitalists looking for a refresher in this area; Family physicians preparing to write the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta ECG Interpretation Examination. Course Overview: This course is facilitated by cardiologists from the University of Calgary Cardiac Sciences. The online self-learning activities include a series of podcasts, related questions and ECG interpretation exercises. The highlight of the face to face day is a rotation of small group, facilitated case discussions. Course Objectives: At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to: • determine rate, rhythm and axis determine the presence of right and/or left ventricular hypertrophy and bundle branch block • identify changes suggesting myocardial ischemia and infarction • distinguish among various tachyarrhythmias • identify bradycardia and the effects of pacemakers or pacemaker malfunctions • identify ST segment and T-wave changes secondary to drug therapy or other conditions Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) Annual Meeting is organized by Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS) / Societe canadienne des anesthesiologistes (SCA) and would be held during Jun 21 - 24, 2019 at Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The target audience for this medical event basically for anesthesiologists. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) 94th Annual Conference is organized by Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) and would be held during Jun 26 - 29, 2019 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) / American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) 2019 Meeting is organized by American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) and will be held from Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2019 at Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Canadian Geriatrics Society (CGS) 40th Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Canadian Geriatrics Society (CGS) and will be held from Apr 30 - May 02, 2020 at The Westin Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Canadian Pain Society (CPS) 41st Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Canadian Pain Society (CPS) and would be held during May 19 - 22, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The target audience for this medical event for Neurologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.