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.