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Education & Events

The NMCN is dedicated to ensuring our Northern partners are aware of upcoming educational opportunities, events, and information. Check our events calendar regularly or join our mailing list.

If you're interested in promoting an educational or training event, kindly send an email to info@nmcn.ca. Ensure to include the event title, a brief description, fees, date, time, venue, contact details, and registration instructions (if applicable).

Northeast Courses

For more information on educational offerings at the Sault Area Hospital, please visit their website.

Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)

ALARM (Advances in Labour and Risk Management) was developed by obstetricians/gynecologists, family physicians, midwives and nurses, who jointly continue to maintain and teach the course.

April 14th & 15th, 2025

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Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)

ALARM (Advances in Labour and Risk Management) was developed by obstetricians/gynecologists, family physicians, midwives and nurses, who jointly continue to maintain and teach the course. Backed by the SOGC, the ALARM course arose out of our work to improve the care provided to women, babies, and families during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.

SSM ALARM Poster

2025 ALARM Registration Form

April 14th & 15th, 2025

Northern Ontario Simulation Symposium

This event has quickly grown in popularity among healthcare professionals, educators and industry. They offer a day of interactive simulation workshops and endless networking opportunities. Here is your chance to showcase your products and services and connect with leaders of healthcare simulation throughout the north.

May 1, 2025, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

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Northern Ontario Simulation Symposium

This event has quickly grown in popularity among healthcare professionals, educators and industry. They offer a day of interactive simulation workshops and endless networking opportunities. Here is your chance to showcase your products and services and connect with leaders of healthcare simulation throughout the north.

More information will be posted to the event website in the near future. If you have any questions, please reach out to Louise Moir (Louise.Moir@canadorecollege.ca).

May 1, 2025, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Northwest Courses

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Additional Courses

FREE Critical Care and Acute Care Nursing Programs

Critical and Acute Care certificate opportunities for nurses.

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FREE Critical Care and Acute Care Nursing Programs

As part of the Northern Ontario Health Human Resources Strategy, Ontario Health North East & North West have partnered with the Ministry of Health and the Michener Institute of Education at University Health Network (UHN) to provide funded spots for sponsored nurses working at northern Ontario hospitals in their Critical and Acute Care Nursing Programs.

The Critical Care Nursing Certificate Program will provide learners with the advanced knowledge, specialized skills and abilities to practice competently and safely within a critical care environment. The innovative design integrates the clinical experience throughout 11 weeks of synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning, allowing students to integrate new knowledge into their critical care practice on an ongoing basis.

Read More: Critical Care (level 3) Nursing Program Overview

The Acute Care Nursing Certificate Program will provide learners with the advanced knowledge, specialized skills, and abilities to practice competently and safely within an acute care environment. The innovative design integrates the clinical experience throughout 8 weeks of synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning, allowing students to integrate new knowledge into their acute care practice on an ongoing basis.

Read More: Acute Care (level 3) Nursing Program Overview

Hospitals can connect with the program manager (Michelle Morgan) at mmorgan@michener.ca to enroll RN learners.

ED Nursing Education, Retention, and Workforce Program

Free virtual ED nursing training through Ontario Health.

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ED Nursing Education, Retention, and Workforce Program

Ontario Health introduced the ED Nursing Education, Retention, and Workforce Program in August 2023 with an initial focus on increasing access to Virtual Training Modules (instructor-led courses delivered virtually) and Specialty Training Fund (ED nurse certificate programs and specialty education/training). This Program, including the Virtual Training Modules, is now available to all EDs in Ontario.

Ontario Health: On-Going Health Equity Learning Opportunities

Ontario Health is offering on-going health equity learning opportunities.

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Ontario Health: On-Going Health Equity Learning Opportunities

Ontario Health is offering on-going health equity learning opportunities.

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Paediatrics Continuing Medical Education

Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre offers the Pediatric Regional Outpatient Program (PROP) which includes Case-Based Lecture Series.

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Paediatrics Continuing Medical Education

This education is developed by the Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre.  The Continued Medical Education committee comprises of paediatric staff specialists, academic paediatricians, family physicians, nurse educators, and community paediatricians (regional partners). As part of the Paediatrics Continuing Medical Education, they offer the Pediatric Regional Outpatient Program (PROP) which includes Case-Based Lecture Series. To participate individuals must sign up free of charge, and create an individual login. They are also able to facilitate simulation and point of care workshops as arranged via your departmental leads.

Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)

TREKK provides recommendations on common pediatric illnesses.

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Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)

Website used by many tertiary centers. Best known for their DKA algorithm. Has many pertinent pediatric ‘bottom line recommendation’ references on common pediatric illnesses, other up to date algorithms on pertinent pediatric illnesses. There is also a phone app for quick reference.

Connected Care

Live and recorded educational webinars in relation to the current pediatric surge.

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Connected Care

Live and recorded educational webinars in relation to the current pediatric surge. Connected Care offers a library of self-directed education and practice resources and access to recorded webinars. This is an excellent resource and SickKids is encouraging community hospitals to share this education.

Open Paediatrics

E-learning educational modules recommended by SickKids and CHEO.

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Open Paediatrics

E-learning educational modules recommended by SickKids and CHEO. Learners must create a login to track progression. Once access is granted, navigate to the critical care platform and enroll in the desired courses. No cost.

Workshops, Webinars and Conferences

Acute Mechanical Ventilation in Paediatrics

For clinicians and leaders interested in expanding their understanding of paediatric mechanical ventilation.

April 8, 2025, 3:00PM ET

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Acute Mechanical Ventilation in Paediatrics

For clinicians ( MD, NP, RN, RT) and leaders interested in expanding their understanding of paediatric mechanical ventilation.

Speakers: Katherine Reise MScCH, RRT, SickKids 

Objectives:

  • Discuss ventilator equipment options in paediatrics ​​
  • Review basic ventilation initiation settings 
  • Apply principles to paediatric case studies

April 8, 2025, 3:00PM ET

Community Connections: Enhancing Care Delivery in Perinatal Palliative Care

The purpose of this webinar is to introduce concept of family centered palliative care collaborative care models within the community - strengthening support for both families and clinical care providers when neonatal end of life care occurs in their facility.

March 28, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

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Community Connections: Enhancing Care Delivery in Perinatal Palliative Care

The purpose of this webinar is to introduce concept of family centered palliative care collaborative care models within the community - strengthening support for both families and clinical care providers when neonatal end of life care occurs in their facility.

 

Objectives: 

To gain an appreciation of: 

  • The Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice’s Perinatal Palliative Care program model 
  • How the Perinatal Palliative Care program can support community providers 
  • The needs of families facing perinatal loss 
  • Practical tools and resources for care delivery 
  • Developed strategies for effective coordination between community hospitals and specialized perinatal care teams at tertiary centers 

 

Target audience:

All Primary Healthcare Providers involved in Perinatal/Neonatal Care, Family Doctors, Pediatricians, Residents, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, in Birthing Unit, Mother-Baby Unit, Special Care Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Community Healthcare leaders.

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March 28, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

Measles: Focus on clinical presentation, prevention, and current epidemiology

This webinar aims to explore the clinical presentation, long-term complications, and vaccine safety of measles in children, along with vaccine coverage, uptake data, and the current risk to Canadian children.

March 27, 2025, 12:00PM ET

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Measles: Focus on clinical presentation, prevention, and current epidemiology

Presented by Pierre-Philippe Piché-Renaud, MD, this webinar aims to explore the clinical presentation, long-term complications, and vaccine safety of measles in children, along with vaccine coverage, uptake data, and the current risk to Canadian children.

March 27, 2025, 12:00PM ET

Northeast Women's Health Symposium

The Fifth Annual Women’s Health Symposium is a hybrid event designed to allow participants to gather and network while also providing the ease for all to attend with the virtual option!

April 11, 2025

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Northeast Women's Health Symposium

The Fifth Annual Women’s Health Symposium is a hybrid event designed to allow participants to gather and network while also providing the ease for all to attend with the virtual option!

This year's topic selection is based on a robust needs assessment performed by the conference planning committee and takes into consideration referral patterns, emerging needs, updated practice guidelines, and participant requests. This is a fantastic opportunity for clinicians in our region to access up to date information and interact with colleagues in person and virtually.

Topics this year include RSV Vaccination for mothers and newborns, Update in systemic HRT, Cervical Screening and HPV, Incontinence and pessary use versus surgery, Hep A/Hep B and Common gynecological issues.

April 11, 2025

Learning Series: Unlearning Anti-Black Racism For Pediatric Health

Unlearning Anti-Black Racism as a Foundation for Improving Black Health for Ontario’s Pediatric Health Care System: A three-part learning series for pediatric health leaders and professionals aimed at enhancing skills to improve the health of diverse Black children and youth in Ontario.

Three-part workshop starting March 11th, 2025

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Learning Series: Unlearning Anti-Black Racism For Pediatric Health

Unlearning Anti-Black Racism as a Foundation for Improving Black Health for Ontario’s Pediatric Health Care System: A three-part learning series for pediatric health leaders and professionals aimed at enhancing skills to improve the health of diverse Black children and youth in Ontario.

Participants will gain tools and resources for implementing anti-racist practices to enhance patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for young Black patients in Ontario.

Three-part workshop starting March 11th, 2025

Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference (ACSC) 2025

The SOGC is looking forward to welcoming you to an in-person program (with a virtual option) for the 2025 Annual and Clinical Scientific Conference in beautiful Whistler, BC!

June 17 - 20, 2025

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Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference (ACSC) 2025

The SOGC is looking forward to welcoming you to an in-person program (with a virtual option) for the 2025 Annual and Clinical Scientific Conference in beautiful Whistler, BC!

The SOGC’s Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference (ACSC) is the premier continuing medical education event in Canada for obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together the largest gathering of health care professionals working in the field of women’s health.

June 17 - 20, 2025

Right-Sizing Health Systems for Kids: Creating the Future Together Conference

Children’s Healthcare Canada invites you to join in Ottawa, Ontario on April 14 and 15, 2025, at The Westin for their 2025 Annual Conference, Right-Sizing Health Systems for Kids: Creating the Future Together.

April 14-15, 2025

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Right-Sizing Health Systems for Kids: Creating the Future Together Conference

Children’s Healthcare Canada invites you to join in Ottawa, Ontario on April 14 and 15, 2025, at The Westin for their 2025 Annual Conference, Right-Sizing Health Systems for Kids: Creating the Future Together. 

For Conference 2024, the theme was Right-sizing Health Systems for Kids: Navigating to brighter futures. In 2025, they are building on the knowledge shared, connections made, and momentum generated in 2024, and the theme for the 2025 conference is Right-sizing Health Systems for Kids: Creating the future together.

Invited guests and leaders from the children's health and healthcare community will tackle themes including the political determinants of health, intentionally designed healthcare systems for children and youth, growing a pipeline of children’s healthcare leadership from within, how AI and Precision Health are helping to deliver personalized, data-driven healthcare, and getting kids on the platforms of all major parties in Canada.

Location: The Westin, Ottawa, Ontario

April 14-15, 2025

Children's Healthcare Canada's SPARK: Live webinars and recordings

Children's Healthcare Canada's SPARK: Live webinars is a bi-weekly learning series.

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Children's Healthcare Canada's SPARK: Live webinars and recordings

Children's Healthcare Canada's SPARK: Live webinars is a bi-weekly learning series.

SPARK: Live provides you access to:

  • Cutting-edge research and other evidence (practice, policy, leadership, and lived experience) in child and youth health and healthcare
  • Innovations from across the child healthcare continuum
  • Subject matter experts and colleagues from Canada and around the world

Sign up for our SPARK Newsletter.

Check our SPARK Learning Calendar.

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SPRUCE-RN

SPRUCE-RN offers free skills-based simulation practice accessible to nurses & allied health professionals in rural-remote settings.

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SPRUCE-RN

The goal of the website is to provide a one-stop-shop for starting hands-on education at your nursing station/healthcare center today. Spruce-RN and its content was co-developed by nurses with experience providing care to patients in rural/remote locations in Ontario and nurses with simulation-based nursing education expertise. This website is designed by nurses for nurses.

PRACTISS (Peer-Run Applied Cases for Teaching Interdisciplinary Simulations and Scenarios):

PRACTISS is a completely free, open-access learning platform looking to make simulation and case-based education accessible to all.

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PRACTISS (Peer-Run Applied Cases for Teaching Interdisciplinary Simulations and Scenarios):

PRACTISS is a completely free, open-access learning platform looking to make simulation and case-based education accessible to all.