2026 University of Ottawa Simulation-Based ECT Course for Practitioners
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | University of Ottawa Skills & Simulation Centre
2026 University of Ottawa Simulation-Based ECT Course for Practitioners
*This course is offered in English only
Elevate Your ECT Skills with Cutting-Edge Training!
February 8, 2026
In person course
University of Ottawa, Skills and Simulation Centre
725 Parkdale Ave, 1st Floor, Ottawa, ON K1Y4E9
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Experience a simulation-based ECT course, scientifically proven to boost your skills, knowledge, and confidence more effectively than traditional methods. Join us for dynamic, hands-on sessions led by top experts in the field.
Founded by Dr. Kiran Rabheru, this is the first simulation-based ECT course proven to increase skills, knowledge and confidence for ECT practitioners in a randomized-controlled trial compared to traditional training methods. (J ECT 2013, 29(4):291-6) The Ottawa Hospital and the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre deliver world-class care to their patients every day in affiliation with the University of Ottawa. Together, they work collaboratively to ensure a high standard of patient safety by training health-care providers such as physicians and nurses through education and research.

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Please contact Kaitlin Moberg kmoberg@uottawa.ca, Lead coordinator, ECT Course 2026

2026 Precision Child and Youth Mental Health Conference
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-12 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
2026 Precision Child and Youth Mental Health Conference
May 11 – 12, 2026
National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON
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13 RCPSC Section 1 Hours
With unprecedented potential to transform child and youth mental health, PCYMH is rapidly moving us towards precision care guided by data about each patient’s unique biological, environmental, and lifestyle characteristics.
Join us for a stimulating two days of discovery and discussion with colleagues in beautiful Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
This program is offered in English only
Overall Learning Objectives
At the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
Define at least two components of Precision Child and Youth Mental Health (PCYMH).
Describe one major finding each in PCYMH research involving genetics, biomarkers, artificial intelligence (AI) data science, or preventive/treatment interventions.
List two concerns about the use of PCYMH in clinical care.
List two opportunities for better mental health care using PCYMH approaches.
Accreditation
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 and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 13.00 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
Questions?
Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca

45th Annual Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-09 17:00 | Ontario
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45th Annual Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference
June 6th – 9th, 2026
Delta by Marriott St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre, St. John’s, Newfoundland
The Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a national organization of child and adolescent psychiatrists and other professionals in Canada, committed to advancing the mental health of children, youth and families through promotion of excellence in care, advocacy, education, research and collaboration with other professionals. Join us in June 2026 for our annual conference!
More information will be available soon! To be notified when registration opens, please contact cpd@uottawa.ca.
