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14th Annual NPAA Conference: Together. Stronger and Smarter.
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Calgary Liver Disease 2020
DescriptionThis year the course will explore the impact of COVID-19 on patients with chronic liver disease and how social isolation has led to an increasing burden of alcohol-related liver disease. It will provide space for dialogue between primary care and specialists (general internists, gastroenterologists and hepatologists) around both the outpatient care of common chronic liver […]
Meeting with Minister of Health, Hon.Tyler Shandro
NPAA has secured a meeting with the Minister of Health, Hon. Tyler Shandro. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 19th, 2021, and begin at 5 PM. This meeting will be entirely focused on NPs and the future of NPs in Alberta.NPAA wants to provide a voice for NPs and we are hoping that […]
What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know About HCV
Presenters:Mia J. Biondi, PhD, NP-NPCNP, Clinician-Scientist, UHN, Toronto, ONShannon Brown, NPNP, HCV, PROJECT ECHO, Calgary, ABModerators:Mohamed El Hussein, NP, PhDEducation Director, NPAAStephanie Northcott, NPNP, The Alex, Calgary, ABLearning Objectives:Discuss approaches to NP led model of care for HCV screening, diagnosis and treatmentShare clinical Data and best practices to engage clients into the NP HCV care […]
CASE – Control Asthma Symptoms Exacerbations
Program OverviewThe CASE program follows Daniel’s journey living with Asthma and the decisions made by healthcare providers over the years. This interactive program challenges clinicians to consider their own approaches to Asthma Management and the importance of patient education in preventing exacerbations. Facilitated by a specialist, CASE evaluates real-life scenarios that Nurse Practitioners face and […]
What’s New in Womens’ Health? Update on Contraception Options and HPV Prevention
ObjectivesReview recent developments in LARC options for contraceptionShare experiences on how to initiate conversations with appropriate patients about LARC methodsDiscuss the latest clinical data and recommendations for HPV immunizationExamine methods to optimize counselling on HPV disease and its prevention by vaccinationSpeakerDr. Denise Black Gynecologist – MD, FRCSCAssistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and ReproductiveSciences, University of ManitobaDownload […]
Reaching Full Functional Outcomes When Treating Depression with or without Anxiety or Anxious Distress
Download the event flyerPresented ByDr. Margie Oakander MD, FRCPCClinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine, University of CalgaryConsulting Psychiatrist, Sunridge Mental Health Clinic working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team of mental health care providersLearning ObjectivesReview the burden of Major Depression Disorder with anxiety or with anxious distress.Emphasize the importance of an early, optimal […]
Helping Your Patients with Major Depressive Disorder A Journey to Wellbeing
DescriptionDr. Atul Khullar will present. This program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the tools necessary to help set patients living with depression up for success. It discusses how to answer common patient questions once they start therapy, how to communicate effectively and how to empower patients towards better self-care. He will also discuss […]