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CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Office of Continuing Medical Education
and Professional Development
FRIDAY MORNING AT THE MEDICAL SCHOOL
Diagnosis and Management of Prolapse, Including Use of
Pessaries and Follow-up of the Pessary Patient
Friday, April 24, 2015
Ward of the 21st Century, TRW Building, Ground Floor, 3280 Hospital Drive NW |
Pelvic Floor Clinic, Foothills Medical Centre, North Tower, Room 030, 1403 29 Street NW
MUST ATTEND LECTURES TO PARTICIPATE IN SMALL GROUP
SESSIONS; SMALL GROUP SESSIONS LIMITED TO
15 PARTICIPANTS
Registrants MUST have current AHS Hospital Privileges to
work with patients. If you do not have hospital privileges,
contact Laurie Simmonds ([email protected]) before
April 10, 2015
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course covers what prolapse is, how to distinguish when
it is problematic, the options for management including which
patients need to be referred, the use of pessaries and follow-up
of patients with pessaries. A hands-on component of the course
provides the opportunity for participants to practice insertions
and removals of pessaries in gynecological models with
volunteer patients.
REGISTER ON-LINE
cmeregistration.ucalgary.ca
COURSE OBJECTIVES
PAPERLESS CONFERENCE
Access to handouts will be available prior to conference
• the definition of prolapse
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Based on availability, is not guaranteed and a surcharge may
be applied
ACCOMMODATION
Registrants must make their own accommodation
arrangements. We recommend:
Hotel Alma
169 University Gate NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Phone 403.220.2588
Toll Free 1.877.498.3203
Email [email protected]
hotelalma.ca
To obtain a University rate, please indicate the promotion code
CONTED and show your CME&PD course confirmation/receipt
upon arrival.
The intent of the conference is for learners to understand:
• how to check for prolapse and distinguish when it is a problem
in women
• the management options for prolapse and discern which
patients are candidates for pessaries
• the principles of using pessaries, how to follow-up, possible
complications, who to watch closely and Society of Obstetrics
and Gynecology guidelines for pessary use
• in small group (hands-on) sessions, how to follow women
in the community who have pessaries including removal,
insertion and care of complications
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and
Physiotherapists
CREDITS
MAINPRO-M1 – 3.5 credits
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COURSE PROGRAM
Friday, April 24
0830
Registration / Continental Breakfast
0900
LECTURES location Ward of the 21st Century
location
Ward of the 21st Century
Open to all healthcare professionals
1055
Grab and Go Coffee
1100
SMALL GROUP (HANDS-ON)
location
Pelvic Floor Clinic
Limited to 15 participants
Priority given to Family Physicians
1200Adjournment
PROGRAM MAY CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
PLANNING COMMITTEE
LOCAL FACULTY
Heather Armson MD CCFP FCFP
Grace Neustaedter RN MN NCA CNS
Grace Neustaedter RN MN NCA CNS
Magali Robert MD FRCSC
Nicole Halasa MD CCFP
Lisa Retzer MD CCFP
Magali Robert MD CCFP
Claire Mills RN BScN LLB CME Representative
DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any
involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational material.
Disclosure will be done verbally and using a slide prior to the speaker’s presentation.
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ACCREDITATION
The University of Calgary – Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development is fully accredited by the
Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS).
STUDY CREDITS
CFPC
MAINPRO–M1
This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College
of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited
by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical
Education and Professional Development for up to
3.5 MAINPRO-M1 credits.
GUIDELINES FOR THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF
FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians
are eligible to receive up to 3.5 prescribed credit hours
for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal
agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
DRESS
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
Dress is business casual. Sweaters or items of clothing that
can be layered are recommended since temperature in the
venue may fluctuate.
The Office of CME&PD reserves the right to cancel the course
if there are insufficient registrations.
MEALS
In general, each course offers a light breakfast, nutrition break.
We are unable to accommodate special dietary restrictions
(for example, gluten free, peanut allergies).
SCENT FREE
To ensure the comfort of everyone attending this event,
we ask you to not wear scented products.
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