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.
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