Michener 2017-2018 Continuing Education Course Calendar

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Learning for the future

Welcome to Continuing Education

Since the integration of UHN and the Michener Institute in 2016, the opportunities to build a robust platform for lifelong learning continue to multiply.

Dr. Brian Hodges Executive Vice-President, Education The Michener Institute of Education at UHN and University Health Network

At a time when health care is rapidly transforming with the rise of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics, changing scopes of professional practice and increasingly empowered patient partners, today's health professionals need reliable and comprehensive continuing education more than ever. The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is uniquely positioned to lead in this area. With our newly integrated ACLS courses, broadening focus on seniors and community care education, accelerated interprofessional and team based programming, and highly sought after leadership training, health professionals throughout Toronto, Canada, and increasingly internationally, have a lifelong learning relationship with Michener.

I encourage you to take advantage of our growing opportunities and to join us as your partner in lifelong learning.

Maria Tassone

Sr. Director, Collaborative and Transformative Learning, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

looking for a clinically-focused learning opportunity to enhance and advance your practice or a broader program to grow your career in patient care, education, research or leadership, Continuing Education aims to support you at any stage. As we continue to grow our individual learning programs, our integration with UHN now affords you a number of team-based learning programs, such as ehpic™ and Collaborative Change Leadership™. We also look forward to growing our cadre of team-based courses over the coming months and year. If you are a first-time Continuing Education learner or have spent time with us across multiple programs or certificates, we look forward to continuing to build a strong lifelong learning relationship with you.

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One of the strengths of Continuing Education at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN is our focus on you - our individual learners from local, provincial, national and international organizations and environments. Whether you're

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Diabetes Educator & Specialty Courses

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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

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Quality Management

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Clinical Management

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Clinical Educator Certificate

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Leadership in Health Care

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Specialty and Enhanced Practice Programs

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Medical Laboratory Sciences

Imaging Informatics

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Table of Contents

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Course Formats and Options General Education

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Graduate Certificates and Accelerated Certificates

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Primary & Critical Care

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Bridging Programs

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Radiation Science & Imaging

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Chiropody

Centre for Interprofessional Education (IPE)

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Infection Control & Epidemiology

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Conference & Educational Technology Services

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Collaborative and Transformative Learning

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Continuing Education across University Health Network

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UHN International Center for Education

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How to Register

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Look to Michener for your health care education solutions

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Health care is rapidly changing

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Continuing Education (CE) at the St. Patrick Campus of The Michener Institute of Education at UHN has a long history of being here for you – the busy professionals who are leading the transformation of our health care system. For almost 60 years, lifelong learning has been at the heart of CE’s innovative program design and education solutions that prepare health care providers to take their careers to the next level.

Now, in partnership with University Health Network (UHN), our collective purpose is that above all else, the needs of patients come first. To fulfill this purpose, we are committed to learning for the future by helping you maintain skills, enhance or advance your practice and reach your

continuing professional development goals with flexible learning options for over 100 specialty courses and impressive graduate and specialty certificate programs.

At Michener, we believe in enabling learning for many health professionals. Program offerings can be targeted to specific learner groups like medical laboratory technologists or nurses, while other courses and workshops meet the learning needs of many different health professions.

Visit our website at michener.ca/ce to start advancing your career today, and follow us on Twitter @CE_MichenerUHN to stay connected.

Register online today!

To speak to us in person, call 416.596.3117 or 1.800.387.9066.

Email us at ce@michener.ca.

Course Formats and Options ONLINE FIXED Online Fixed courses start at specific times throughout the year and usually run for 12 weeks. Online facilitators help you learn throughout the course from week to week.

ONLINE CONTINUOUS Online Continuous courses are open for registration any time throughout the year.

Complete a course at your own pace, within one year of registration. Online tutors are available to answer your questions and guide you through the course.

IN-CLASS In-Class courses combine theory and hands-on training to perfect skills and improve competency.

Visit michener.ca/ce for more information on courses including: dates, formats and how to register.

Skills in High Demand • Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation • Cardiac Stress Testing • Clinical Behavioural Sciences • Contrast Injection for Radiological Technologists • ECG Techniques • Gross Human Anatomy and Physiology • IV Insertion and Maintenance • Medical Terminology • Venipuncture Techniques • Working with Seniors: A Primer

Are you interested in Michener’s full-time academic programs?

Take these courses to meet the entry requirements for Diagnostic Cytology and Ultrasound!

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Health Care Professionals Satisfies prerequisites for the full-time Diagnostic Cytology program.

Gross Human Anatomy and Physiology Satisfies prerequisites for the full-time Ultrasound program.

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H Y B R I D - Look for the to find hybrid courses A combination of Online and In-Class learning. Most courses enable you to start any time throughout the year. Learn the theory portion online at your own pace and when you are ready, complete the course by attending one of several pre-scheduled, hands-on workshops.

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Graduate Certificates & Accelerated Certificates Enhance your skills and give your career the Michener advantage by participating in our Graduate Certificates and Accelerated Certificates.

These programs are all available online, and offer flexible learning designed to fit your busy schedule. Check our website for prerequisites, duration, course dates and other application details.

Many courses can be taken individually or put towards a graduate certificate program. Those interested in receiving a graduate certificate must submit a formal application. Email ce@michener.ca and visit michener.ca/ce for more information.

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Clinical Management Leadership in Health Care Clinical Research Imaging Informatics Diabetes Educator & Specialty Courses Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Clinical Laboratory Quality Management

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Graduate Certificates "My intent for taking this course was to enable and prepare myself for future management activities.

The course provided me with all the essentials to take on a manager position. I really enjoyed the course format, as the balance between the wiki, discussion board postings and assignments proved not too overwhelming for my already busy schedule."

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CLINICAL MANAGEMENT Clinical Management Graduate Certificate Emphasizing applied management and leadership skills, this certificate program is designed for those new to their management role or thinking ahead towards a clinical leadership position.

Courses include: • Leading and Managing People • Strategic and Operational Planning and Review • Managing Quality and Patient Safety in Health Care • Managing Finances

LEADERSHIP Leadership in Health Care Graduate Certificate Whether advocating for patients, leading team initiatives or managing others, leadership is a necessary skill for health care professionals. The Leadership in Health Care Graduate Certificate covers a wide range of organizational knowledge and leadership practices designed to enhance professional roles and prepare for career advancement.

Courses include:

* Also a core course for the Quality Management Certificate - a great opportunity for dual certification.

• Fundamentals of Leadership Effectiveness* • Ethical Leadership in Health Care • Organizational Effectiveness for Health Care Leaders • Advanced Practices for Leadership in Health Care

"I have learned so much in this program. The passion and dedication of the instructors is seen through frequent emails, support and communication.

The positive online environment encouraged questions and discussion."

- Clinical Research student

CLINICAL RESEARCH Clinical Research Graduate Certificate Clinical Research professionals assist in the design, preparation, planning, implementation and review of clinical trials to ensure they adhere to regulatory and ethical standards. Clinical research is an expanding field with lots of opportunities for trained professionals.

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Principles of Clinical Research I Ethical Issues in Clinical Research Principles of Clinical Research II Monitoring Clinical Trials Research Methodology and Biostatistics

• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation • Performing 12 & 15 Lead ECGs • Venipuncture Techniques

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"I enjoyed the interaction with the instructors, they were extremely knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. The positive feedback on discussion board postings and shared professional experience was very useful."

- Imaging Informatics graduate

Imaging Informatics Graduate Certificate Managing and storing digital images and information has become a critical concern in the health care arena. Informatics professionals play a key role in managing and sustaining this knowledge. Michener’s Imaging Informatics program incorporates four online theoretical courses and a clinical practicum.

Courses include: • Work and Information Flow • Networks and Infrastructure • Planning the Transition • Sustaining the Environment • Clinical Practicum

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"The course conferences, group and tutor engagement were vital to my success and understanding of the course materials.

The case studies and articles really aligned and pulled together all objectives of course and guidelines of CDA. This course surpassed my expectations and further expanded my knowledge of diabetes overall."

- Diabetes in Children and Adolescents student

Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Offering flexible and varied learning methods, this program will expand the knowledge base of those new to the field of diabetes education or those working towards certification or credits through the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board.

This program is eligible for transfer credit in Athabasca University’s Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing and Post-RN Bachelor of Nursing programs.

The Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program consists of one course made up of six modules: • Teaching and Learning • Pathophysiology • Managing Diabetes • Antihyperglycemic Agents • Complications of Diabetes • Special Populations and Issues

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Diabetes in Children and Adolescents Diabetes Management in Seniors Diabetes and Pregnancy Diabetes 101: Introduction to Diabetes Foundations of Foot Management in Diabetes: A Holistic ApproachNEW Intensive Insulin Management

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- Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring student

The six required courses include: • • • • • •

Clinical Sciences for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Basic Principles of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Modalities I Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Modalities II Considerations for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Advanced Topics in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

Interprofessionalism is key to successful patient care and outcomes. Consider these great program opportunities at the Centre for Interprofessional Education, a UofT/ UHN partnership (more information on pages 25-27).

BOOST! (Building Optimal Outcomes from Successful Teamwork) ehpic™ (Educating Health Professionals in Interprofessional Care) Collaborative Change Leadership™ (for more information, visit collaborativechangeleadership.ca)

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"Questions were always answered promptly, and allowed me to better understand the material.

The tutor has been extremely helpful."

Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Graduate Certificate The Michener Institute and the Canadian Association of Neurophysiological Monitoring (CANM) have partnered to offer a certificate program towards professional accreditation in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring - a first of its kind in Canada. This work is expanding quickly in operating rooms globally and is vital for protecting patients during high-risk surgery.

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QUALITY MANAGEMENT Clinical Laboratory Quality Manager Graduate Certificate Laboratory Quality Management professionals are important to the successful operation of a clinical laboratory.

With the demands of licensing and accreditation, qualified Quality Managers are experiencing a more defined role in the health care sector.

Courses include:

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• Fundamentals of Leadership Effectiveness* • Quality Management Systems (QMS): Introduction REDESIGNED • QMS: Resource Management • QMS: Process Management • QMS: Measurement, Analysis and Improvement REDESIGNED

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* Also a core course for the Leadership in Health Care Graduate Certificate - a great opportunity for dual certification.

Visit michener.ca/ce for more details and application deadlines.

Accelerated Certificates C L I N I C A L E D U C AT O R C E R T I F I C AT E REDESIGN Providing foundational understanding, skills and applied techniques, this certificate will optimize your clinical teaching and supervision experience.

The certificate has two key components.

The first component is a prerequisite for the second.

2. The final component of the certificate is a reflective assignment Using the materials from the online modules and work experience, illustrate the ways in which your knowledge can be integrated into practice.

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Patients and clients are given information, instructions and directions, often during stressful moments. It is important that their understanding and interpretation of that information is clear and correct. This unique, online program reviews plain language principles, offers coaching to learners and concludes with a reflective exercise and a final project. Topics covered include: • Introduction to plain language • How to plain language edit • Plain language practice • Reflective writing exercise • Final project submission and evaluation

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1. A series of five online, self-paced interactive modules that focus on • Principles of Adult Education and CompetencyBased Learning • Learner & Educator Diversity • Cultivating Optimal Learning Environments • Feedback and Evaluation • Coaching Learners

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Specialty and Enhanced Practice Programs From Advanced Cardiac Life Support, to Venipuncture Techniques and Chiropody, Michener has a great roster of courses that you can choose from to maintain and update your skills, or to enhance your practice as a health care worker.

Courses are available to you online, in-person or in hybrid formats.

Email ce@michener.ca to inquire, or visit our website at michener.ca/ce to register.

Continuing Education at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN can work with organizations to meet the learning and professional development needs of their staff.

We can travel and bring our courses to health care organizations across Canada. Visit michener.ca/ce to learn more about course customization opportunities.

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Medical Laboratory Sciences Primary & Critical Care Radiation Sciences & Imaging Chiropody Infection Control & Epidemiology

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"My tutor helped to keep the most relevant material in the forefront, which allowed the focus to be on the concepts that were most important."

- Medical Laboratory Sciences student

Build and strengthen your professional competencies, enhance your skills and learn new technologies to achieve your career goals. Focused on the needs of medical laboratory professionals working in all areas, courses include: Hands-on Practical Workshops - Receive Michener’s Certificate of Completion •

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Anatomical Pathology MIS and Grossing Guidelines: Complexities 0-3 Anatomical Pathology MIS and Grossing Guidelines: Complexities 4-5 Pathologist's Assistant Learning Components COMING SOON Basic Molecular Biology Techniques for Health Care Professionals Basic Molecular Biology Theory for Health Care Professionals Clinical Behavioural Sciences Infection Control and Epidemiology Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Certification Exam Preparation Medical Laboratory Sciences National Certification Exam Preparation Medical Terminology Pathology: I and II Professional Practice in the Medical Laboratory NEW

Online Refresher Courses Refresher courses approved by CSMLS and/ or CMLTO are ideal for Medical Laboratory Technologists who want to expand their career options. These refresher courses are also well suited for those seeking Canadian certification. Visit michener.ca/ce for details.

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Gynecological Cytology Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry: I, II and III Tutorials in Hematology and Coagulation Tutorials in Histology Tutorials in Microbiology Tutorials in Transfusion Science

Courses for Medical Laboratory Technicians offered in partnership with The Michener Institute and Mohawk College • Clinical Behavioural Sciences • Clinical Experience I for Laboratory Technicians • Clinical Skills Workshop for Laboratory Technicians

PRIMARY & CRITICAL CARE

- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) participant

* 2015 Guidelines: Michener offers Parts 2 and 3 of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s HeartCode® courses in addition to the full classroom courses.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (In-class and hybrid)* • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification (In-Class and hybrid)* • Basic Life Support (CPR) • Basic Life Support Recertification • Cardiac Stress Testing • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for Healthcare Support Workers NEW • Engaging Patients in Managing Chronic Illness • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) • Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor Course • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) • Practical Guide for Neonatal Intubation • Pulmonary Function Testing • The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program

ECG Workshops • 12-Lead ECG Interpretation (Online and Contract Live Delivery) • Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation (Online and Contract Live Delivery) • Performing 12 & 15 Lead ECG

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"Wonderful course.

Knowledgeable instructors and lots of hands on scenarios. I learned a lot and feel ready to take on my pediatric codes."

Maintain your credentials and the skills crucial to providing emergency and critical care to patients. Our commitment to professional development extends to a wide range of health care providers through the delivery of various primary and critical care options.

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R A D I AT I O N S C I E N C E S & IMAGING New and exciting courses offered in the area of Radiation Sciences & Imaging will help you to expand your scope of practice, meet professional development requirements and foster enthusiasm for this progressive profession.

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• Contrast Injection for Radiological Technologists • Cross Sectional Anatomy: A Multimodality Perspective • Image Interpretation for Radiological Technologists • Introduction to PET/MRI Technology • IV Insertion and Maintenance • MRI Patient Care Safety NEW • Multimodality Imaging for Medical Radiation Sciences • Pathology for MRI Technologists • Ultrasound Localization for Radiation Therapy • Vascular Sonography NEW • Musculoskeletal (MSK) Sonography NEW • Diaphragm Ultrasound: Physiology and Technique NEW

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CHIROPODY Chiropody continuing education courses are an ideal way to build new professional competencies and increase skills and scope of practice.

Courses include: • Local Anesthesia and Injections for Chiropodists • Pharmacology for Chiropodists • Radiological Interpretation for Chiropodists • Foundations of Foot Management in Diabetes: A Holistic Approach NEW

INFECTION CONTROL & E P I D E M I O L O G Y * U P D AT E D Infection control and prevention is critical to successful and cost-effective health care. This 16-week online course covers the principles and practices of infection control and prevention, and is ideal for those considering Infection Control Certification.

"I was able to take the topics covered in the course and apply them into my day-to-day work. The module notes were incredible. The assignment questions were thought-provoking and required some research, it was a great experience. The instructor's enthusiasm confirms his love for teaching and for the material that he is sharing."

Consider other career enhancing programs like Michener’s Graduate Certificates (page 9): • • • •

Clinical Management Leadership in Health Care Laboratory Quality Management Diabetes Educator

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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Imaging Informatics Clinical Research

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Collaborative and Transformative Learning

at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

Collaboration speaks to our growing emphasis on interprofessional education and care, and team-based learning. Transformation refers to the long-lasting, socially accountable impacts we can make on the health care system through the educational experience.

The programs and services within the Collaborative and Transformative Learning portfolio offer many exciting opportunities you can take advantage of to take the next step in your career.

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Integration with UHN has created a new portfolio called Collaborative and Transformative Learning, which is home to Continuing Education at the St. Patrick Campus. The hallmarks of this portfolio, collaboration and educational transformation, are pillars on which our continuing education opportunities will stand as we prepare health care professionals for future practice.

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“The Personalized Learning Program will be absolutely beneficial to my practice. The advanced laparoscopic surgical technology I learned here will enable me to better my performance in future operations” – Dr. Zigang Zhao, Surgical Oncology PLP™ Learner

The UHN International Centre for Education™ (UHN ICE™) is based at the Toronto General Hospital and St. Patrick Campuses of The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The Centre is home to a variety of learning programs, including UHN’s observership-based programs, bridging programs for internationally educated health professionals, and serves as the secretariat for clinical fellowship programs across the UHN hospitals.

UHN ICE™ also works with international partners to customize and deliver Michener programs abroad.

Email uhnice@uhn.ca for more information about the PLP™, or visit our website at uhn.ca/Education/ICE

The Personalized Learning Program™ (PLP™) is run out of the Toronto General Campus.

This is an observership-based opportunity available to any kind of health care worker.

Through the application process, you can identify your unique continuing education or professional development goals, which we will use to create a custom or personalized learning experience for you. By leveraging a wide range of expertise across the UHN system in clinical care, research, education, and hospital administration, you can participate in a PLP™ that will make a difference in your practice.

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Program Customization at the St. Patrick Campus

UHN ICE™ at the St. Patrick Campus has a long history of partnering with international organizations to take excellence in teaching and learning around the globe.

For more information contact intlstudent@michener.ca

Our program office at the St. Patrick Campus is skilled in curriculum design that adapts our material to meet local practice standards and the needs of patients in your country.

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The Centre can adapt programs in Continuing Education or Michener’s fulltime academic programs, making content accessible through online learning and supplemented by interactive, traveling workshops.

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This six-month online distance education program which includes a two-day handson workshop, can be customized and offered globally to meet the health care needs of those new to the field of diabetes education. Modules include: • Teaching and Learning • Principles of Basic Management and Nutrition • Pharmaceutical Management of Diabetes • Life Stages: Diabetes and Pregnancy • Acute and Chronic Complications • Pathophysiology and Diagnosis

A D VA N C E D D I P LO M A I N U LT R A S O U N D (via distance

This two-year program is managed online and clinical placements are supported by local partner hospitals. The didactic consists of six modules and a customized in-country five-month clinical placement. Modules include: • • • • • • •

Physics and Instrumentation of Ultrasound Cross Sectional Anatomy and Physiology Ultrasound of the Abdomen I & II Obstetrics and Gynecology Advanced Ultrasound Ultrasound Scanning (hands-on) Clinical Placement (5-6 months)

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For more information and to register visit themela.com MELA scores are used: • For admission to all Michener full-time, part-time and bridging programs; • As a diagnostic tool by program consultants; • For licensure by regulators.

MELA – Michener English Language Assessment

The Michener English Language Assessment (MELA) is a standardized English language proficiency test specific to the health care sector. This test is referenced to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and MELA scores are used by post-secondary institutions and regulatory bodies as approved and acceptable demonstration of communicative competence to study or practice in English.

MELA measures English language communication skills in four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The test takes about three and a half hours.

MELA is administered at The Michener Institute. There are several testing sessions each year.

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Medical Laboratory Science Radiological Technology (X-Ray)

Bridging Programs for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs)

The bridging program is designed for experienced IEHPs whose training and work experience have been assessed either by CSMLS or CMRTO and have been issued a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

In each of the intensive and comprehensive sixteen (16) week programs, you will review core theory components, gain simulated laboratory experience and obtain thorough preparation to write either the CSMLS certification exam or the CAMRT certification exam.

These programs are offered in the evenings and on weekends, and may also include a one-week observership at the UHN hospitals.

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More information is available at michener.ca/bridging Tel: 416-596-3101 ext. 3178 or 3147 Email: bridging@michener.ca

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See the link below for a wide range of programs available including Collaborative Change Leadership™, Educating Health Professionals in Interprofessional Care (ehpic™), IPE and simulation and more. ipe.utoronto.ca

The Centre for Interprofessional Education (IPE) is a strategic partnership between the University of Toronto and the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network with the University Health Network as the lead hospital. The Centre provides interprofessional education opportunities to pre-entry to practice students and practice-based health professionals at affiliated hospitals and community clinical placements.

Programs aim to lead the advancement of interprofessional education and care through education, practice and research initiatives.

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Participants will explore innovative, collaborative models of care to enhance quality and safety across health care teams; Participants will leave with tools and resources to promote improved clinical teambased care; Participants will reflect and apply best practices to their own team process.

Successful Teamwork) Workshops The Centre for IPE is offering innovative and interactive half-day, foundational teambased care workshops with an aim to improve interprofessional collaborative practice for intact clinical teams across organizations (we recommend a minimum of two interprofessional team members from the same clinical team).

Clinical teams in all areas of health care are striving to provide collaborative models of care that optimize patient outcomes and experiences. This is an opportunity to enhance the collaborative practice environment for all staff and students. The Centre for IPE is also pleased to offer customized, on-site workshops co-created to meet the needs of clinical and project teams at individual organizations.

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• Professional and Collaborator Roles • Collaborative Teams • Facilitator Skills • Change Leadership and Evaluation • Putting It All Together

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Interprofessional Care: Advancing the Future of Health Care through Interprofessional Learning In Canada and abroad, government and health care sectors have placed importance on developing a curriculum to change the way health professionals are educated and trained. This program will enhance your natural leadership abilities to teach excellence in Interprofessional Education (IPE), helping to build an IPE community of leaders in health care.

Coordinated by the Centre for Interprofessional Education and a team of health professionals across the health sciences faculties at the University of Toronto, this certificate program is designed for health professionals interested in interprofessional education and interprofessional practice.

This program aims to develop leaders in interprofessional education who have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to teach both learners and fellow colleagues the art and science of working collaboratively for patient-centered care. Participants are selected through a call for application process whereby they must submit a 250 word abstract of an interprofessional project/activity that they hope to undertake.

Collaborative Change Leadership™

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Program Sessions include: • Discovering What Is • Imagining Possibilities • Designing and Implementing • Sensing, Evaluating and Adapting • Accomplishments, Reflection and Adaptation

Grounded in leadership, change and social accountability theories, processes and practices, this program is designed for leaders who are driven to engage communities in a meaningful way to create and sustain system change. Participants will apply their learning to a Capstone Initiative that has been identified as a priority within their organization, system or community. The focus is on, but is not limited to, interprofessional care and education, quality and safety, and patient/family/communitycentered care.

This program covers a 12-month period with five two-day face-to-face sessions and blends these intensive sessions with coaching from faculty.

Additional coaching and learning is promoted via an online platform and community of practice.

Throughout and between these sessions, many instructional approaches are utilized including experiential learning, online learning, reflection, theory bursts, small and large group activities and peer learning.

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C O LULRAS BE OFROARTM I VAET SA N & DO TP RT A I ONNS SF O R M A T I V E L E A R N I N G

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Collaborative Change Leadership™ (CCL) is an accredited, certificate program offered by the University Health Network (UHN) in collaboration with the University of Toronto Centre for Interprofessional Education (CIPE).

This advanced leadership program is aimed at senior and high potential leaders in health care and health education.

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Conference & Educational Technology Services

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Services Offered

Contact us TODAY for a quote! kim.hussey@uhn.ca 416.597.3422 Ext. 3866 uhn.ca/Education/ conference_services

• Registration System & Online Payment Processing • Abstract System & Management • Logistic Planning, Support & Execution • Program Development • Speaker Management • Marketing • Venue, Audio Visual, Food & Beverage Negotiation, Management and Oversight • Budget Planning & Financial Management • Sponsorship Coordination • Accreditation • Evaluations & Post Event Reports

Our dedicated team will work with you every step of the way, from conception to execution, to help develop and deliver a professional, worry-free event.

The BMO Education & Conference Centre

The BMO Education & Conference Centre, a state-of-the-art facility is a full service event venue, featuring 2,820 square feet of configurable and flexible, pillar-less meeting space.

The Centre is housed on the Toronto Western Hospital Campus, in the Krembil Discovery Tower, and conveniently located within Toronto’s iconic Kensington Market.

We look forward to hosting your next event!

BMOCentreSales@uhn.ca 416.603.5800 Ext. 7377 60 Leonard Avenue, Toronto

Hosting an event at the BMO Education & Conference Centre allows you to give back, as revenues that are generated by the BMO Education & Conference Centre are reinvested back into the hospital to support both Education and Clinical Care.

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The Conference & Educational Technology Services (CETS) department at UHN is a one-stop-shop for all event and education planning needs. For ongoing listings of upcoming events, please connect to: uhn.ca/Education/conference_services

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Continuing Education Across UHN

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de Souza Institute

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See the continuing education courses available online, anywhere, any time and enroll at: desouzainstitute.com

de Souza Institute at UHN has provided specialized skills and expertise to thousands of health care professionals who provide oncology or palliative care across Canada and now internationally. More recently courses are available to support professionals who work in other health areas and community settings.

The University of Toronto Advanced Imaging and Education Centre (AIEC) medical-imaging.utoronto. ca/aiec

Look here for courses to develop and increase your skills through advanced techniques in image manipulation and evaluation in the following areas: Cardiac CT and 3D Imaging, Virtual Colonography, Breast Tomosynthesis and/or Prostate MRI.

There are many groups across the campuses of the Michener Institute of Education at UHN that offer premium programs in continuing education and professional development. Learn more about these education units to advance your career today!

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A global leader in advancing health care education and practice through research, The Wilson Centre schedules research events throughout the year with exceptional opportunities to discover leading edge research, be challenged by internationally renowned speakers and to connect with other researchers. The centre offers a series of intensive workshops such as the award winning Qualitative Health Professions Education Research. These workshops are an excellent opportunity for participants to hone research skills in dynamic and interactive programs led by some of the world’s most respected health professions education researchers.

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Michener/CAE Centre for the Advancement of Simulation and Education (CASE) To book tours and simulation suites, contact case@michener.ca or 416.596.3101 ext. 3172

CASE

For a virtual tour of the learning centre and to see how the spaces can work for your learning and evaluation requirements, go to michener.ca/case.

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Located at the St. Patrick Campus of the Michener Institute of Education at UHN, CASE is one of the largest simulation-based learning centres in Canada and serves our larger community as an innovative space where simulation-based learning and evaluation can occur. The centre includes simulation suites and debrief rooms, as well as 24 clinical examination rooms typically used for objective structured clinical evaluations (OSCEs).

Register for Continuing Education Michener accepts registration in five different ways: online, mail, fax, telephone and in person.

ONLINE

PREFERRED METHOD

Find the course that interests you at michener.ca/ce and click Register Online.

TELEPHONE

Please have your Visa or MasterCard and the course code(s) ready. Call 416.596.3117 or toll-free 1.800.387.9066 (toll-free within Canada and outside the Toronto area).

FA X

Fax your completed registration form with payment by Visa, MasterCard or purchase order to 416.596.3180.

MAIL

Mail your completed registration form with payment by certified cheque or money order (payable to The Michener Institute), Visa or MasterCard or purchase order to: Office of the Registrar, The Michener Institute 222 St. Patrick Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1V4, Canada

IN PERSON

We accept certified cheques or money orders (payable to The Michener Institute), Visa, MasterCard, purchase orders, cash and debit. Visit the Office of the Registrar on the fifth floor between the hours of 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

222 St. Patrick Street Toronto, ON, M5T 1V4 416.596.3117 or 1.800.387.9066 ce@michener.ca facebook.com/ TheMichenerInstitute twitter.com/ CE_MichenerUHN youtube.com/ TheMichenerInstitute Michener Institute of Education at UHN Continuing Education

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