Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) together with the Ontario Community Health Nurses' Initiatives Group (CHNIG) are pleased to invite you to participate in the 6th National Community Health Nurses Conference in Toronto, Ontario. This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy and education. It is a forum to explore issues of mutual concern as well as exchange knowledge, share evidence and ideas, and generate solutions.
UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education: 5th National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
"Social Justice - Moving Forward"
The Hyatt Regency
Vancouver, BC
April 18-21, 2012
This conference will provide a forum to share research, experience and practice in order to discuss how we can effectively sustain and enhance the lives of adolescents and adults with FASD, their families, service providers, and communities. Are we adequately addressing and supporting the needs and rights of adolescents and adults with FASD within our society? Do individuals with FASD have timely and appropriate access to health care, housing, social services, legal and civil justice and employment? How can we build on the strengths of existing systems to identify and address barriers and move forward to provide effective ethical support? How do we provide focused and targeted approaches across services, and systems to create an integrated and collaborative approach to supporting individuals with FASD? These are the essential elements for social justice and we are just starting to explore and understand what will be required to put these into action.
For further information, a downloadable advance notice, or to submit an abstract, please visit our website or contact 604-827-3112 or via e-mail ipcde2@interchange.ubc.ca.
This four day course in diabetes education is ideal for health professionals who desire to enter the dynamic and rewarding field of Diabetes Education or for those who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area. In a collaborative group setting, through lectures, large and small group discussions and case studies, participants will hear from various professionals who will highlight the critical knowledge, skills and strategies needed to increase their understanding of diabetes management and education. Opportunity will also be given to learn about the latest innovations in diabetes treatment from leading medical technology and pharmaceutical companies in the field of diabetes care during our interactive exhibitors’ luncheon. Participants will come away with a solid foundation in diabetes education and management and will be well equipped to share this knowledge with others.
Topics covered include but are not limited to: Nutrition Management in Diabetes, Physical Activity Management in Diabetes, Pharmacological Management in Diabetes, Diabetes Management in Aboriginal Peoples, Acute and Chronic Complications of Diabetes, Tools and Technologies for Monitoring and more.
