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Course Information

Course Dates for 2019

Weekend 1 January 26-27, 2019
Weekend 2 February 23-24, 2019
Weekend 3 March 30-31, 2019
Weekend 4 April 27-28, 2019
Weekend 5 June 8-9, 2019

For an example of the course agendas please click on the program links below. Program agendas are subject to change. Refreshments will be provided – light continental breakfast, lunch and breaks.

2019 Programs

Weekend One Diagnosis and Management of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Weekend Two Approach to Physically Frail Elderly Patients with Falls
Weekend Three Mental Health and Chronic Pain Management
Weekend Four Management of Common Medical Problems in the Elderly
Weekend Five Approach to Elderly Patients with Failure to Thrive

Course Venue

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre
Auditorium (2nd Floor)
550 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2

*Important note, please use the Elm Street entrance for direct access to the auditorium.

Accreditation

College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+: 
This Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 50.5 Mainpro+ credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1:
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, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 50.5 hours.

Background Information about the Course

The 5-Weekend Care of the Elderly Certificate Course was developed by family physicians for family physicians with the aim of creating a curriculum that specifically addressed the geriatric care learning needs of primary care practitioners. Having family physicians lead the teaching provides primary care role models with whom physicians can identify.

The course offers a comprehensive approach to primary clinical care of elderly patients.  Knowledge gained from this course can be used in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, long-term care facilities, and house call visits.

Preliminary evaluation of the course demonstrated improvement in participants’ self rated knowledge of and confidence in managing common geriatric problems. Qualitative data also showed positive changes in participants’provision of geriatric care.

(Reference: Canadian Family Physician • Le Médecin de famille canadien | Vol 61: march • mars 2015)

2019 Dates

Weekend 1 January 26-27, 2019
Weekend 2 February 23-24, 2019
Weekend 3 March 30-31, 2019
Weekend 4 April 27-28, 2019
Weekend 5 June 8-9, 2019

Registration Fees

All costs are in Canadian dollars.

Physician $2,900.00
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant $2,300.00
Student / Fellow $650.00