Ottawa’s Updated Overdose Prevention and Response Strategy, Suicide Prevention and Post Suicide Response (Webinar)

Register for all 3 webinars and save, single session registration also available.
October 23, October 30, & November 6, 2024 from 12:00 – 13:00 each week
1 CFPC Mainpro+ Credit per webinar
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In a rapidly evolving public health landscape, staying informed and proactive is crucial for healthcare professionals. We are excited to present a comprehensive three-part webinar series designed to empower Primary Care Physicians and Allied Health Professionals with the latest strategies and tools to tackle critical public health challenges in Ottawa. Each one-hour session combines didactic teaching and interactive learning to foster an engaging and enriching experience.

Ottawa’s Updated Overdose Prevention and Response Strategy, Suicide Prevention and Post Suicide Response
October 23, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:00
This session is designed for Primary Care Providers (PCP) to learn about Ottawa’s Overdose Response strategy, and the Mental Health Strategy. There will be a focus on data, tools, resources and how to access local resources. This session will help PCP’s support their patients, regardless of where they present on the spectrum of substance use, suicidal ideations, and post suicide support for loved ones.  

Other Webinars in This Series – Register for all 3 webinars and save, single session registration also available.

Regional Harm Reduction Programs and Services – Including Drug Checking and Mobile Services
October 30, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:00
This session focuses on no cost fixed, mobile and virtual Harm Reduction programs, services and resources, including Ottawa based available drug checking services through community partners and OPH. Participants will learn about how and where to refer their patients who use substances to life saving services. 

Advancing sexual health services through technology and innovation – GetaKit, Sex it Smart and more!
November 6, 2024 | 12:00 – 13:00
This session focuses on providing comprehensive sexual health services in primary care. Information on client self-collected gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and lab-based testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C will be covered. Discussion of HIV testing options through anonymous or client collected self-tests. Information on how to receive no cost STBBI treatment options at your clinics. In addition, we will discuss the OPH sexual health programs available – STBBI testing; low cost/no cost contraception and free condoms – with services provided in a fixed setting, mobile outreach, mailout and more.      

ACCREDITATION
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development for up to 3.0 Mainpro+ credits (1 credit per webinar).