Formal Learning
This section of the CHBC website will link you to activities that can advance your learning and improve your clinical practice. Activities may include links to webinars and on-line courses that are either organized by CHBC directly or developed by other sources. Visit often to look for opportunities to continue your learning, enhance your skills, and become informed of new practices.
This presentation is intended for direct care staff working in a variety of acute care settings including emergency, inpatient and other, in caring for children and youth with mental health issues.
- Asthma
Pediatric Asthma Management
Target Audience: All BC health care providers that care for children with asthma
Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ / MOC Section 3 credits
This short interactive online course will provide you with an overview of how to:1. Diagnose asthma in children
2. Treat and manage pediatric asthma in a primary care setting
3. Explore resources aimed at asthma education for families, caregivers and children
4. Practice initial management in emergency/urgent care settings using the Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure (PRAM)The course incorporates the Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee (GPAC) and Child Health BC (CHBC) provincial pediatric asthma guidelines that have been developed for both primary care and emergent/urgent care settings. See https://www.childhealthbc.ca/initiatives/asthma-care-across-community-s…
Designed in partnership by UBC CPD and Child Health BC and the Division of Respiratory Medicine at BCCH.
Office Management of Pediatric Asthma: Keeping It Simple
View family physician, Dr. Serena Verma and pediatric respirologist Dr. Connie Yang to learn about recent updates made to the BC Guidelines: Asthma and how the Guideline can support your office management of pediatric asthma. This session will be of interest to primary care teams across B.C. who work with children, youth and families.
- Hip Surveillance
E-Learning Module for CHBC Hip Surveillance Program For Children with Cerebral Palsy
This online learning module supports the implementation of the Child Health BC Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy. It is intended for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and all other health care professionals working with children with cerebral palsy. The learning module describes hip displacement and why it occurs in children with CP, the BC Consensus on Hip Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy and how to complete hip surveillance in BC, how to use the Gross Motor Function Classification System, and how to identify a Group IV hemiplegic gait pattern.
- Introduction to Allergenic Solids
Preventing Food Allergies in Infants: Early Introduction to Allergenic Solids Online Education
The early introduction of common allergenic solids can help to prevent food allergy in infants with increased risk. Current recommendations from the Canadian Pediatric Society are to introduce all allergenic solids to children at risk of food allergy at around 6 months of age but not before 4 months of age. With funding from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), and in partnership with Child Health BC, BC Children’s Hospital, the Ministry of Health, primary care providers and the University of British Columbia’s Continuing Professional Development team, this new on-line course is designed to: (1) help healthcare providers better understand the development of food allergies and (2) provide healthcare providers with tools and resources to support families with the introduction of allergenic solids.
Target audience: family physicians, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, pharmacists and other health care providers that care for children
Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ / MOC Section 3 credits
View Course- Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Online Education
Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease, affecting up to 20% of children. Developed in partnership with Child Health BC and BC Children’s Hospital, this new online course is designed to help you better recognize, treat, and manage atopic dermatitis in a primary care setting. It includes videos, images, a PDF action plan, and helpful patient resources to better equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge they need for management and follow-up care.
Target audience: family physicians, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, pharmacists and other health care providers that care for children
Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ / MOC Section 3 credits
- Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS)
E- Learning Module for Child and Youth at Risk of Clinical Deterioration
This on line learning module will provide the necessary knowledge and tools to assist in the development of pediatric competencies required to care for at risk pediatric patients.
E-Learning Module for BC PEWS for Physicians working in Inpatient and Emergency/Urgent Care Settings
Up to 0.5 MOC section 3 credits.
The BC Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) helps providers identify abnormal physiology quickly and when tracked across time, offers early warning of deterioration. PEWS has been implemented in many hospitals across BC. Take this short online course for an overview of the evidence and practice using the components of BC PEWS through case scenarios specific to either inpatient or emergency care settings.
This course is designed in partnership with UBC CPD and Child Health BC.
E-learning Module for BC PEWS ED
This online module will introduce you to the components of the Pediatric Early Warning System used in BC Emergency and Urgent Care Settings to help identify children and youth who may be at risk for clinical deterioration.
E-learning Module for BC PEWS Refresher
This online module will refresh you on the components and use of Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) for BC Emergency/Urgent Care and Inpatient settings to help identify children and youth who may be at risk for clinical deterioration. The course is interactive and will include an opportunity to score using case scenarios and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
- Pediatric Foundations
Pediatric Foundations Online Module
Target audience: Health care providers who care for pediatric patients, particularly those who see pediatric patients infrequently.
Overview: This new online module provides a comprehensive overview of the principles that make up patient-centered and family-focused care as they apply to pediatric patients. Through interactive case studies, rich media, and practical advice, this course highlights the crucial differences between caring for adults and children, guides learners through the components of a complete pediatric physical assessment, and demonstrates how to calculate safe medication dosing for children. Special attention is paid to the concepts that guide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice.
Developed in partnership with UBC CPD.
Up to 1.0 Mainpro+/MOC Section 3 credits
- Pediatric Mental Health
Key Ingredients of Service Delivery
In this presentation, Dr Jana Davidson, Vice-President Medical Affairs & Psychiatrist in Chief, Children's & Women's Mental Health Programs, provides a short overview of the key ingredients of child youth mental health service delivery including:
- Client Centered and Family Focused Approach
- Recovery Orientation
- Culturally Sensitive Practice
- Early Intervention and Relapse Prevention
- Trauma Informed Practice
This presentation is intended for direct care staff working in a variety of acute care settings including emergency, inpatient and other, in caring for children and youth with mental health issues.
Overview of the 2022 Provincial Least Restraint Guideline - Compass Connections Webinar with Child Health BC
2022 Provincial Least Restraint Guideline: Chemical Restraint - Compass Connections Webinar with Child Health BC
These webinars are for health care providers caring for children and youth in hospitals (emergency department, general & pediatric inpatient units).
PHASE ONE: FOUNDATIONAL TOPICS
WEBINAR #1: ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
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WEBINAR #2: SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT FOR PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
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WEBINAR #3: SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUTH TO EMOTIONALLY REGULATE
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PHASE TWO: SAFETY
#1: CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING AND DEBRIEFING
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#2: ASSESSMENT OF SUICIDE RISK AND SELF-HARM
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PHASE 3: DISCHARGE AND TRANSITION PLANNING
Learning Activities
Phase 4: Management & Treatment of Common Pediatric Mental Health Conditions
Learning Resources- Pediatric Trauma
BC Pediatric Trauma Guidelines
Dr. Ash Singhal, Medical Director and Lisa Romein, Manager of Trauma Services for BC Children's Hospital provide a short overview on the Pediatric Trauma Guidelines, including resources available and how to access.
- Primary Care Webinar Series
Practical Strategies for Working with Parents of Anxious Children
Join Dr. Shira Segal, registered clinical psychologist during a virtual education session on Practical Strategies for Working with Parents of Anxious Children. This session is for health-care teams across B.C. who work with children, youth and families.
To view the webinar, please use the passcode: KCc1D#e0Office Management of Pediatric Asthma: Keeping It Simple
View family physician, Dr. Serena Verma and pediatric respirologist Dr. Connie Yang to learn about recent updates made to the BC Guidelines: Asthma and how the Guideline can support your office management of pediatric asthma. This session will be of interest to primary care teams across B.C. who work with children, youth and families.
ACES & Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Youth
A virtual education session on ACES & Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Youth by family physicians, Drs. Linda Emiko Uyeda, Shirley Sze, and developmental pediatrician Dr. Christine Loock. This session is for healthcare teams across BC who work with children, youth and families.
To view the webinar, please use the passcode: e+b+h$1JView Webinar View PDF #1 View PDF #2
Gender Affirming Care in Children and Adolescents
Presented by Trans Care BC's Medical Director, Dr. Marria Townsend and Dr. Ingrid Cosio, this webinar will be of particular interest to primary care providers. To download the PPT slides that accompany the webinar, click here.
Pediatric Bronchiolitis Toolkit: Launch Webinar
Choosing Wisely Canada’s new Pediatric Bronchiolitis Toolkit features easy-to-use tools and resources to help clinicians and caregivers manage pediatric bronchiolitis appropriately. Developed with experts from across Canada, the toolkit provides guidance on bronchiolitis care in emergency and primary care settings. Explore the toolkit with Dr. Claire Seaton, pediatrician, BC Children’s Hospital and Dr. Tracy Monk, family physician, Pathways BC, during a virtual education session. This session is for health-care teams across BC who work in primary, urgent and emergency care.
Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: Part 1
A virtual education session provided by Tracy Scott, CNS - Child Maltreatment and Sexual Violence (IHA), and pediatricians, Dr. Wilma Arruda and Dr. Denise Chapple. This session is for primary care providers and their health-care teams across BC. Topics include recognizing the child who is being maltreated and what to do about it, and a review of available resources.
Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: Part 2
A virtual education session provided by Brittany Harris (SCAN), Brooke McLardy (CYAC)*and Alesha Ford (MCFD). This session is for primary care providers and their health-care teams across BC. Topics include understanding the role of the SCAN teams, learning when and how to refer to, or consult, with a SCAN team, case management & opportunities for physician involvement in CYACs and a review of duty to report requirements & role clarity within MCFD. (*CYAC – Child and Youth Advocacy Centre)
- Urgent Care Webinar Series
These webinars are intended for health care teams providing urgent care to children and youth including Urgent and Primary Care Centers, Emergency Departments and Diagnostic & Treatment Centers.Part I: Orthopedic Injuries in Children
In this webinar, Dr. Garth Meckler describes the unique aspects of orthopedic injuries in children, reviews common pediatric upper and lower extremity fractures using x-ray, provides an update in the management of common pediatric fractures and reviews the following clinical support tools:
- Orthobullets
- Paediatric Fractures Guidelines
- Applying casts and splints (videos)
- TREKK: Pediatric Fractures - Bottom Line Recommendations
(Presentation starts at 7:35 minutes)
To download the presentation slides, click on the webinar link above and then the ‘i’ icon in the bottom right corner. After clicking ‘i’, a side panel will appear. In the side panel, there is a section that says “Links” and a hyperlink straight to the presentation slides.Part II: Casting and Splinting Common Orthopedic Injuries in Children
In this webinar, Zoe Chee demonstrates how to cast and splint common orthopedic injuries in children and provides clinical pearls when working with children.
Part III: Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behaviours In Children And Adolescents
This webinar will be of particular interest to BC health care teams providing urgent care. The webinar covers risk factors and clinical signs of NSSI, evidence-based guidelines for assessment and intervention and strategies for treatment planning.