Objective

To advance knowledge translation through evidence-based education grounded in the concept of multi-disciplinary practice with the goal of facilitating professional collaboration that is in the best interest of the patient.

 

Outline/overview of our program

 

This is a collaborative multidisciplinary post-graduate educational program that will run on a yearly basis. 

The program is cumulative, and consists of 2 sessions per month, throughout the year. 

Each session will be a minimum of one hour length, currently designed as in-person sessions.

 

Each session is facilitated by a leader with a research-masters degree in kinesiology (or graduate degree in health-sciences).

There will be 1-2 guest speakers at each session.  These speakers are considered experts in his or her fields of practice. 

All guest speakers will have a connection to multi-disciplinary health and wellness. 

 

The sessions consist of any or all:

-Evidence based lectures

-Literature critique and summary

-Case studies

-Hands-on or demonstration workshops

 

Requirements to attend: actively practicing (licensed/registered/insured) as a health care practitioner or fitness professional in Saskatchewan, or a student working towards these designations.

 

Global Learning Outcomes

Identify techniques to improve facilitation of client-created goals.

Minimize practitioner ego and improve health and wellness programming based on client needs.

Recognize scope of practice and skill sets of available multi-disciplinary professionals.

Learn basic concepts for referral and augmentation of wellness and/or treatment plans.

Improve practitioner comfort working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Increased awareness of alternate treatment strategies, techniques and skills.

 

Content

Foundational techniques as a strong contributor to collaboration in multi-disciplinary practice.

Scope of practice, skill sets, strengths and competencies of various professions.

Theme-based multi-disciplinary care models.

Case studies for collaborative care derived from clients in one of Saskatchewans' largest multi-disciplinary centres.

Rehab progression, encompassing mind, body and emotion.

Fitness promotion utilizing allied health profession augmentation.

Fluidity for expert presentations based on clinical presentations.

 

*At this time, this educational program is availalbe to staff and associates of Brownstone Health only.  Exceptions do occur, and if you would like to attend, please contact Daysha at admin@brownstonehealth.ca.