The surge of overdoses and opioid-related deaths in Canada is a national public health crisis. The Government of Canada funded the AFMC, in partnership with Canada’s 17 medical schools, to create a national, bilingual, comprehensive, and competency-based curriculum for medical graduates, residents and practicing physicians interested in pain management and substance use. The evidence-based training aims to fill gaps in educational programs across Canada, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pain. In January 2021, the AFMC successfully developed and launched an Undergraduate Medical Education (Foundational Practice) curriculum and building on this work, we have developed a Postgraduate Medical Education (Intermediate Practice) and Continuing Professional Development (Advanced Practice) curriculum.
The AFMC Response to the Opioid Crisis Advanced Practice Professional Development Curriculum is comprised of eight topics about the Canadian opioid crisis, substance use disorder and pain management geared towards practicing physicians. Each topic begins with a Pre-Test for you to self-assess your knowledge and understanding of the upcoming topic related to opioids. After completing the Pre-Test, you will gain access to the learning module for that same topic. The learning module is an interactive learning experience that will guide you through content provided by Canadian medical experts in the field. After completing the learning module, the Post-Test will be released. The Post-Test asks you to self-assess for a second time with the insight and knowledge you gained from the online learning module.
Course Details
This curriculum consists of one Introductory module and eight content modules based on established competencies.
Topics Include:
In a commitment to address all facets of the learning experience, we are simultaneously launching two additional resources; Self-Assessment Tool and the Tool of Tools. The Self-Assessment Tool helps to review your current knowledge on a range of topics and identify specific modules in the curriculum that you may want to complete. The Tool of Tools is an inventory of all the tools linked in the modules.
Who Should Take This Course?
This program is geared towards current Canadian practicing physicians, but is open to anyone interested.
Self Assessment Tool
This self-assessment tool helps you review your knowledge of a range of topics related to the use of opioids in practice. This tool takes up to 45 minutes to complete. Feedback is provided throughout. The tool uses de-identified aggregate data only, assuring you of confidentiality of your results. Your answers to the questions below enable the tool to direct you to available continuing education programs related to assessment, diagnosis and management of patients taking opioids. On completion, you will receive a summary of learning opportunities best suited to you: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IMIvaHhtxXR9OK
Non-refundable Fee Details
Fee is $399 for the course and it will be available for one year from date of purchase
No refunds will be provided to learners after purchase, as learners are automatically enrolled in the course and provided immediate access to content.
Accreditation Details
This online at your own pace program is accredited by Queen's University for 11 Self-Assessment learning hours for the Royal College, 11 Mainpro+ credits in the Self-Learning Category for the CFPC, and provides 11 hours of professional development for all health professionals.
Accessibility Standards
All modules comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - AODA (alternative text for images, tab navigation, and instructional text for learners). All audio and video files have closed captioning and full transcripts. In addition, the associated module companion guides are formatted for screen readers. The companion guide can also be used as an offline resource by learners in areas that have low or unreliable internet access.
Time Requirement
Here is the average time commitment for each Topic:
To enroll in this program, click here
The AFMC Response to the Opioid Crisis Intermediate Practice Professional Development Curriculum is comprised of eight topics about the Canadian opioid crisis geared towards medical residents. Each topic begins with a Pre-Test for you to self-assess your knowledge and understanding of the upcoming topic related to opioids. After completing the Pre-Test, you will gain access to the learning module for that same topic. The learning module is an interactive learning experience that will guide you through content provided by Canadian medical experts in the field. After completing the learning module, the Post-Test. The Post-Test asks you to self-assess for a second time with the insight and knowledge you gained from the online learning module.
Course Details
This curriculum consists of one Introductory module and eight content modules based on established competencies
Topics Include:
In a commitment to address all facets of the learning experience, we are simultaneously launching two additional resources; Self-Assessment Tool and the Tool of Tools. The Self-Assessment Tool helps to review your current knowledge on a range of topics and identify specific modules in the curriculum that you may want to complete. The Tool of Tools is an inventory of all the tools linked in the modules.
Who Should Take This Course?
This program is geared towards current Canadian medical residents, but is open to anyone interested.
Self Assessment Tool
This self-assessment tool helps you review your knowledge of a range of topics related to the use of opioids in practice. This tool takes up to 45 minutes to complete. Feedback is provided throughout. The tool uses de-identified aggregate data only, assuring you of confidentiality of your results. Your answers to the questions below enable the tool to direct you to available continuing education programs related to assessment, diagnosis and management of patients taking opioids. On completion, you will receive a summary of learning opportunities best suited to you: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IMIvaHhtxXR9OK
Non-refundable Fee Details
Fee is $425 for the course and it will be available for one year from date of purchase
No refunds will be provided to learners after purchase, as learners are automatically enrolled in the course and provided immediate access to content.
Accreditation Details
This online at your own pace program is accredited by Queen's University for 11.5 Self-Assessment learning hours for the Royal College, 11.5 Mainpro+ credits in the Self-Learning Category for the CFPC, and provides 11.5 hours of professional development for all health professionals.
Accessibility Standards
All modules comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - AODA (alternative text for images, tab navigation, and instructional text for learners). All audio and video files have closed captioning and full transcripts. In addition, the associated module companion guides are formatted for screen readers. The companion guide can also be used as an offline resource by learners in areas that have low or unreliable internet access.
Time Requirement
Here is the average time commitment for each Topic:
To enroll in this program, click here
The AFMC Response to Opioid Crisis Curriculum is comprised of 11 topics about the Canadian opioid crisis geared towards medical students. Each topic begins with a Pre-Test for you to self-assess your knowledge and understanding of the upcoming topic related to opioids. After completing the Pre-Test, you will gain access to the learning module for that same topic. The learning module is an interactive learning experience that will guide you through content provided by Canadian medical experts in the field. After completing the learning module, the Post-Test and Evaluation Survey will be released. The Post-Test asks you to re-examine your earlier responses with the insight and knowledge you gained from the online learning module. The Evaluation Survey provides the AFMC team with feedback to continue developing and enhancing this experience for future learners.
Course Details
This curriculum consists of one Introductory module and 11 content modules based on established competencies that address gaps in current medical school educational offerings.
Topics Include:
In a commitment to address all facets of the learning experience, we are simultaneously launching two additional resources; AFMC’s Opioid Response formative question set, developed by LearnFM/ApprenezMF (learnfm.ca) and hosted on the Cards platform of the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, as well as our Faculty Development and Resident tools. To access, please click here (https://opioids.afmc.ca/) and scroll down to “Resources” OR click on the “Resources” tab in the Learning Management System
Who Should Take This Course?
This program is geared towards current Canadian medical students, but is open to anyone interested.
Non-refundable Fee Details
Fee is $499 for the course and it will be available for one year from date of purchase
No refunds will be provided to learners after purchase, as learners are automatically enrolled in the course and provided immediate access to content.
Accreditation Details
This online at your own pace program is accredited by Queen's University for 16.75 Self-Assessment learning hours for the Royal College, 16.75 Mainpro+ credits in the Self-Learning Category for the CFPC, and provides 16.75 hours of professional development for all health professionals.
Accessibility Standards
All modules comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - AODA (alternative text for images, tab navigation, and instructional text for learners). All audio and video files have closed captioning and full transcripts. In addition, the associated module companion guides are formatted for screen readers. The companion guide can also be used as an offline resource by learners in areas that have low or unreliable internet access
Here is the average time commitment for each Topic:
To enroll in this program, click here
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