41st Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals
In-Person Event
Jan 24 - 26, 2025
Banff, Alberta, CA
10.5 Mainpro+ ...OVERVIEW
41st Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals is organized by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development (CME & PD) and will be held from Jan 24 - 26, 2025 at Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Description:
This course provides updates on clinical topics relevant for physicians, nurses and other health professionals who practice in rural communities. Through a combination of plenary lectures, small group interactive sessions and workshops, participants will review current best practices, guidelines, tools and techniques for investigating and managing emergent patients – from pre-hospital, to the rural emergency department.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to:
- Develop and enhance assessment, investigation and treatment skills for urgent and emergency patients presenting to the emergency department in rural hospitals
- Identify patients who can be optimally managed in a rural setting and those who require transfer
- Exchange ideas and information with other rural health professionals during shared learning experiences
KEY DATES
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Credits:
CFPC:
Mainpro+ Group Learning
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 10.5 Mainpro+® credits.
AAFP:
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and CFPC
Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 10.5 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
ACP:
This activity is approved by the Alberta College of Paramedics for 48 CE credits.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantStudentsFamily PhysiciansResidentsEmergency MedicineNurse PractitionersOther health ProfessionalsSPECIALITIES
Emergency MedicineRural MedicineSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre