NEW INTERACTIVE ONLINE COURSE The Role of Practitioners in Indigenous Wellness Photo: University of Saskatchewan Archives COURSE FACULTY Dr. Veronica McKinney, MD Director, Northern Medical Services Mr. Ross Gardypie, Knowledge Keeper and Elder’s Helper Insights from Experts in Indigenous Health Dr. Sarah Oosman, Assistant Professor School of Physical Therapy University of Saskatchewan Innovative on-line learning opportunity Course content delivered through the voices and stories of Indigenous leaders Dr. Rose Roberts, RN, PhD, Woodland Cree Scholar & Consultant, Roberts Consulting Inc. Dr. Carrie Bourassa, PhD Professor, First Nations University of Canada Earn up to 24 CME credit hours Dr. Caroline Tait, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Saskatchewan Maria Linklater, Elder, Indigenous Voices Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Anesthesiologist, Northern Aboriginal Health Program (Advisor) President, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Check usask.ca/cme OR usask.ca/cpte websites for details • REGISTER HERE Cost: $475 + GST • Course runs March 1 - May 31, 2016 - approximately 24 hours Course contacts: Dan Mittelholtz • dan.mittelholtz@usask.ca • 306-966-7791 OR Stacey Lovo Grona • stacey.lovogrona@usask.ca • 306-966-7473 THE ROLE OF THE PRACTITIONER IN INDIGENOUS WELLNESS 1. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a collaborative project developed by the Division of Continuing Medical Education, College of Medicine, and Continuing Physical Therapy Education, University of Saskatchewan, with funding assistance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association. The content was created by Indigenous community members and scholars, some of whom are the on-line instructors. It is designed from an Indigenous world view, delivered through the voices and stories of Indigenous leaders . Upon completion, health care practitioners will be equipped with the knowledge and insights to employ an interprofessional approach in understanding and supporting Indigenous patients. 2. COURSE CONTENT Module 1 - PERSONAL REFLECTION: INDIGENOUS WORLD VIEW AND HOW THESE AFFECT HEALTH CARE Topic 1: The Influence of Personal Beliefs on Providing Patient Care Topic 2:Intergenerational Trauma – Racism in Health Care Topic 3: Relationship Building and Communication Strategies to Enhance Cultural Safety Module 2 - CULTURAL SAFETY: HOW THE PAST INFORMS THE PRESENT (ACCESS AND HEALTH CARE GOVERNANCE ISSUES) Topic 4: Access to Care Topic 5: Residential Schools and Intergenerational Trauma Topic 6: What is Cultural Safety? Module 3 - CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE: THE CHALLENGE OF FINDING MIDDLE GROUND Topic 7: What are Culturally Responsive Health Care Environments? Topic 8: Creating a Culturally Responsive Care Plan 3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After successfully completing this course, participants will be able to: • Describe how ‘cultural genocide’ led to intergenerational trauma that impacts the health and wellness of Indigenous people • Identify how the current health disparities faced by Indigenous peoples have their roots in their historical and current institutional experiences • Explain how reclaiming Indigenous culture and beliefs may allow for healing • Describe how the current environment contributes to health disparities • Develop communication strategies that create and enhance culturally respectful health care 4. TARGET AUDIENCE The course is suitable for health care professionals and others that work in the health care community. Enrollment is open to health care practitioners and stakeholders across Canada. 5. ACCREDITATION • The College of Family Physicians of Canada—(up to) 24 Mainpro-M1 credit hours (for 3 modules) • Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada—(up to) 24 Section 1 credit hours (for 3 modules). 6. TIME/DATE This online course is self-directed. Participants are expected to complete the online modules at their own pace, within their registered time frame. Sessions will be available to commence on March 1st and be available to May 31, 2016. (12 weeks is allowed). Access will cease on June 1, 2016 . (Please see how to register below). 7. COST: Registration fee is $475 + GST Register here. NOTE: Participants eligible to receive CME accreditation certificates will be sent an email within one week after the session end-date. 8. REGISTRATION To register, visit https://ccdeconference.usask.ca/index.aspx?cid=198. You will be asked to complete an online form. Confirmation of registration will be emailed to you once you have completed and submitted the online form. Login and preparation instructions will be sent to you separately, prior to the start of the course. ONLINE COURSE: The Role of Practitioners in Indigenous Wellness ...2