Pediatric Update is an annual continuing medical education pediatric conference for family physicians, community pediatricians, emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other allied health professionals who work with children, residents and trainees. The conference is presented by the University of Alberta, Department of Pediatrics.
Pediatric Update 2018 will be our seventh annual event.
Program Accreditation
CFPC Accreditation details: This Group Learning program has been reviewed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is awaiting final certification by the College’s Alberta Chapter.
RCPSC Accreditation details: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 15 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
- Day 1 (Musculoskeletal Refresher Workshop): 2.5 hours (note that the other optional workshop, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, is accredited separately - see below for details)
- Day 2: 6.75 hours
- Day 3: 5.75 hours
Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop accreditation details: The College of Family Physicians of Canada has pre-approved the NRP program for two (2) Mainpro + Group Learning credits per hour of class time.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has approved NRP for Maintenance of Certification Section 2 credits. NRP course participants are eligible for two (2) credits per hour. These credits apply to all NRP training, including Provider courses and Instructor training/updates. In addition, completion of the NRP online exam is eligible for section 3 credits for up to 10 hours.
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