Wounds Canada is excited to offer four highly interactive virtual conference events AND we are also delighted to announce that our National Conference, including French stream, will also be held in-person at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel from October 14-16.
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Virtual Limb Preservation Symposium - NOW ACCREDITED - May 6, 2022
This one-day virtual learning event on limb preservation is a joint venture between Wounds Canada and the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association. The program, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Kayssi, will provide national and international perspectives on the advances in managing diabetic foot-related complications.
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. This activity has been approved by the Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery. You may claim a maximum of 5.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
Claiming your credits: Visit MAINPORT https://mainport.royalcollege.ca to record your learning and outcomes.
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.
This program was co-developed by the Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto; and Wounds Canada, and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.
Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent participating in the educational program.
Please note that only the synchronous “live” event is counted towards the MOC Section 1 credit hours. Viewing of recording sessions post-event can be claimed under MOC Section 2 Self-Learning:
Other Credits:
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) members may claim certified credits through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Royal College) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Accredited Section 1 credits are eligible for certified credits, up to a maximum of 50 credits per five-year cycle. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits. See https://www.cfpc.ca/en/education-professional-development/mainpro/claiming-credits-from-national-and-international-o for additional information. In addition, this program offers continuing education hours/professional development opportunities for nurses, chiropodists/podiatrists and allied health-care professionals. Check with your governing body for details on how to claim/record these hours.
Virtual Patient Journey Program: Our Voices, Our Stories - June 9-10, 2022
At Wounds Canada, we believe centring the voice of the patient is crucial to enacting change in the health-care system and delivering the best possible wound care. That's why we're proud to be hosting “Our Voices, Our Stories”—a national wound care patient experience conference. This unique two-day learning, outreach and knowledge exchange event is funded through a grant from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, led by Drs. Ide Costa, Catherine Phillips and Michelle Spadoni of Lakehead University, and Dr. Pilar Plazas of Queen's University, in collaboration with Wounds Canada. The purpose of this conference is to bring together citizens impacted by complex wounds, researchers, health and social service providers, educators, community leaders and policy makers.
This event will provide an opportunity to listen to individuals’ and families’ stories of the impact of hard-to-heal wounds on their lives, identify the gaps and synergies in wound care provision and identify areas in which holistic wound management can be enacted.
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The Wounds Canada National Conference is the largest wound-related event in Canada, bringing together health-care professionals, educators and key opinion leaders in both a virtual and on-site gathering in Toronto. We’re delighted to announce our co-chairs, Dr. Virginie Blanchette, Dr. Robyn Evans and Marlene Varga, who will be guiding our commemorative event Wounds Canada 2022: From Knowledge to Action:
This hybrid continuing education conference is designed to support health-care professionals who work with patients with wounds or who are at risk for developing wounds. We invite you to join us in person at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel or virtually through our highly interactive platform. The conference consists of:
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, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Department of Family and Community Medicine. You may claim a maximum of 16.5 hours.
College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+:
CERT+ ID# is 197593-001 (preconference); 197594-001 (conference)
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 Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 16.5 credits 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, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 16.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
The American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-royal-college-physicians-surgeons-canada
European Union for Medical Specialists (EUMS) ECMEC
Live educational activities, occurring in Canada, recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.
Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent participating in the educational program.
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In partnership with the CPIAP and NSWOCC, Wounds Canada is proud to host the Pressure Injury Symposium, which coincides with the recognition of Worldwide Pressure Injury Day on Thursday, November 17, 2022. This virtual event will examine the risks and causes along with the multi-disciplinary comprehensive management of pressure injuries by nurses, surgeons, physicians, dietitians, and physiatrists to develop strategies, overcome barriers and improve patient outcomes. Join us for this one-day virtual learning event as co-chairs Dr. Alan Rogers and Stephanie Chadwick guide this interactive and engaging symposium encompassing the theme Under Pressure to Do Better.
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, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Department of Family and Community Medicine. You may claim a maximum of 4.5 hours.
College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+:
CERT+ ID #197652-001. 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 Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 4.5 credits 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, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 4.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
The American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: Agreement with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
European Union for Medical Specialists (EUMS) ECMEC
Live educational activities, occurring in Canada, recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.
Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent participating in the educational program.
Click below to learn about the registration packages available. All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to 13% HST
Register for the virtual conference package and get access to FOUR events – Limb Preservation Symposium, Patient Journey Program, Virtual access to the National Fall Conference and Pressure Injury Symposium. All for one low fee. When registering for this package you can choose from the options below:
Virtual Patient Journey: Our Voices, Our Stories
If you are only registering for the Virtual Patient Journey Conference, then no fee is required. Registration is free of charge. Click Register and choose the Patient Journey package to complete your registration.
In-person National Conference at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Join us live and in-person at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel October 14-16! Registration includes access to plenary and breakout sessions, live exhibit hall, use of conference app, networking opportunities, breakfast and lunch throughout the conference. When registering for this package you can choose from the options below:
Book Your Room
Wounds Canada Conference registrants are eligible for discounted room nights at the Sheraton Centre Toronto during the conference. To book your room visit https://book.passkey.com/e/50320146
All session times are shown in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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Stephanie Chadwick NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)
Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS
Moderator: Kimberly Leblanc, RN, BScN, MN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN
Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology
Peter Athanasopoulos
Elizabeth Ayello, PhD, MS, BSN, ETN, RN, CWON, MAPWCA, FAAN
Our wound care experts guide us through many important aspects of holistically treating and managing pressure injuries, including offering patient-centred care and applying a coordinated bio-psycho-social approach.
Nick Kairinos, MBChB, FRCS, FCPlastSurg, MMed, PhD
Moderator: Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS
Learn more about negative pressure wound therapy, including how it exerts clinical effects and its use in the treatment of complex wounds like pressure injuries.
Moderator: Rosemary Hill, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CETN
Michael Clark, PhD
Trudie Young, RMN, RGN, BSc, MSc, PGCE
Do you want to learn evidence-informed strategies to prevent and manage infections in people with pressure injuries? Then join us for this engaging session that highlights the importance of communication and collaboration in care teams.
Moderator and Presenter: Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS
Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD
Colleen McGillivray, MD, FRCPC
What is the role of surgical closure in comprehensive and holistic patient-centred care? Join our panel of experts to learn more about surgical closure as it relates to pressure injuries.
Moderator: Stephanie Chadwick, NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)
Brigid Gillespie, PhD, RN, FACORN
Linda Norton, B.Sc.OT, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg.(Ont)
Join our panel of experts to assess the quality of evidence available for pressure injury prevention and learn how to develop practical, patient-centred and cost-effective quality improvements.
Moderator and Presenter: Kaylem Boileau, MHSc, HBSc, BASc, RD, IIWCC
Rhonda Willms, MD, FRCPC (Phys Med & Rehab)
Jennifer Matthews, MSC, MD, FRCSC
Don’t miss our panel discussing challenges we face in pressure injury prevention and management, including limitations that determine clinical decision making, along with practical solutions to difficult clinical scenarios.
Stephanie Chadwick, NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)
Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS
Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD
Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC
Moderator: Andrew Springer, BSc, D.Ch, FRSH
Sherry Campbell, MA, MSW, RP
Our keynote speaker, Sherry Campbell, will address the importance of patient-centred and emotional intelligence-based approaches to wound care while guiding participants to apply these approaches in their own team-based practice.
Moderator: Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), FACS
David Keast, BSc(Hon), MSc, DipEd, MD, CCTP, FCFP(LM), CCFP
Learn about chronic edema/lymphedema, its relationship to chronic wounds and how to evaluate scientific evidence surrounding current practices for prevention, care and management.
Moderator: Omar Selim, MD, MSc [Med Ed], FRCSC, RPVI
Giuseppe Papia, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FRSCS
Laurie Parsons, MD, FRCP
Omar Selim, MD, MSc [Med Ed], FRCSC, RPVI
Case studies presented by wound care experts will teach participants how to diagnose and manage painful ulcers with necrotic/eschar components using evidence-based strategies.
Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD
Karim Jack
Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC
Join the discussion on new research relating to skin health and wound care on a local, provincial and national level.
Moderator: Pat Coutts, RN, IIWCC
Crystal McCallum MClSc-WH, BScN, RN
Robyn Evans
Douglas Queen, BSc, PhD, MBA
These case studies will provide you with all the current evidence on wound dressings and demonstrate how to best incorporate it into a patient-centred wound care practice.
Moderator: Jennifer Dresser, B.A. BScN, MClSc-WH (candidate), RN
Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology
Erin Telegdi, RN BA BScN
Our expert panel will guide you in exploring the complexities and current available evidence surrounding wound care practices for people who use drugs.
Jeremy Caul, R.N. CDE BScN MCISc-WH
Marie Claude Tremblay, MA., PhD
Join this session to find out how we incorporate cultural safety and patient-centred approaches into our wound care and facilitate dialogue and collaboration between practitioners, patients and family/caregivers.
Moderator: Irmajean Bajnok, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN
Giuseppe Papia, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FRSCS
Noha-Christine Guorgui, Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MEd, BEd, BA, OCT
How can we facilitate communication and collaboration to help minimize health-care provider burnout and support mental health within clinical wound care practices? Join the discussion with our community experts.
Moderator: John Hwang, MD, FRCSC
David Keast, BSc(Hon), MSc, DipEd, MD, CCTP, FCFP(LM), CCFP
Karen Ousey, PhD, MA, PGDE, BA, DPPN, RN
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the new Wound Infection in Clinical Practice 2022 Consensus Document and how to best align our wound care practices with its recommendations.
Modératrice: Christina Morin, podiatre
Agnes Hartemann, MD, PHD
Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion approfondie sur le nouveau document de consensus 2022 sur l’infection des plaies dans la pratique clinique et sur la meilleure façon d’aligner nos pratiques des soins des plaies sur ses recommandations.
Moderator: Alan Rogers, MBChB, MMed, FC Plast Surg, FRCSI, FACS, MSc
Tarek Hijal, MD, CM, M.Sc., FRCPC
Learn about identifying the different classes of radiodermatitis, along with the most recent scientific evidence, technology and approaches to treating and managing it.
Modérateur: Jérôme Patry, DPM, MD, CCMF, MSc
Magali Brousseau-Foley, MD, DPM, MSc, CCMF
Jasmine Lan-Thy Pham, DtP, MSc
Ne manquez pas l’occasion d’en savoir plus sur les développements actuels dans le domaine de la nutrition et de la cicatrisation, y compris l’utilisation des suppléments et la pré-réhabilitation nutritionnelle pour la chirurgie.
Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD
Idevania Costa, RN, NSWOC, PhD
Adrienn Bourkas
Join the discussion on new research relating to skin health and wound care on a local, provincial and national level.
Moderator: Andrew Springer, BSc, D.Ch, FRSH
Ellen Mackay, RD, MSc, CDE
Maria Weatherbee, RD
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about current developments in the field of nutrition and wound healing, including supplement use and nutrition prehabilitation for surgery.
Modératrice: Joumana Fawaz, MSc, Inf.
Tarek Hijal, MD, CM, M.Sc., FRCPC
Apprenez et identifiez les différentes classes de radiodermite, ainsi que les dernières prévisions scientifiques, technologies et approches pour la traiter et la gérer.
Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC
Don’t miss the chance to collaborate with conference co-chairs and fellow participants to apply the knowledge you’ve learned in all the sessions so far!
Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD
Chantal Labrecque, inf., M. Sc.
Ne manquez pas l’occasion de collaborer avec les coprésidents de la conférence et les autres participants pour appliquer les connaissances que vous avez apprises dans toutes les sessions jusqu'à présent !
Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Crystal McCallum MClSc-WH, BScN, RN
Find out what new and exciting initiatives and activities related to education, research and advocacy are taking place at Wounds Canada—and how to get involved.
Moderator: Laurie Parsons, MD, FRCP
Cathryn Sibbald, B.Sc.Phm., MD, M.Sc.
Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA, D.Sc. (Hons)
Learn to identify dermatological-based factors in wound care and to evaluate and incorporate scientific evidence surrounding PG and EB into your current practice.
Laurie Parsons, MD. FRCPC. IMWCC
Sheena Fortuna, RN
Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC
The management of malignant wounds as a component of palliative care is discussed in this session, with an emphasis on facilitating interprofessional communication and collaboration.
Moderator: Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD
Douglas Queen, BSc, PhD, MBA
Malindu (Mal) Fernando Fernando, PhD MBBS BHSc (Pod) Hons
How can we best facilitate interprofessional communication and collaboration as we incorporate virtual care and e-health within our current practices? Find out all about the role and impact of virtual health in wound care at this session.
Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology
Idevania Costa, RN, NSWOC, PhD
Suzanne Lu, BA, BSc, DCh, MScCH
Moderator: Darren Levine, EdD
Cathy Burrows, RN, BScN
Linda Moss, Patient and Care Giver Advocate
Join our panel of community leaders for a lively discussion on management, leadership and acting as agents of change in Canada’s wound care system.
This is your opportunity to engage in discussions, participate at the educational sessions, network with your peers and stay current with the latest information in wound prevention and management. We are offering FOUR interactive events with on-demand session recordings available until January 31, 2023.
We are showcasing wound-related research in our poster hall and delivering an engaging agenda with Canadian and International experts. Our exhibit hall and sponsored sessions will feature the latest research, wound care products, services, and technology.
Join us at these dynamic wound-related conferences on your laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
This is your opportunity to engage in discussions, participate at the educational sessions, network with your peers and stay current with the latest information in wound prevention and management. We are offering FOUR interactive events with on-demand session recordings available until January 31, 2023.
We are showcasing wound-related research in our poster hall and delivering an engaging agenda with Canadian and International experts. Our exhibit hall and sponsored sessions will feature the latest research, wound care products, services, and technology.
Join us at these dynamic wound-related conferences on your laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
Four separate events held in May, June, October and November featuring:
Four separate events held in May, June, October and November featuring:
Who Attends Our Patient Journey Event
Four separate events held in May, June, October and November featuring:
"Thank you for putting together a conference that hit learning targets on so many levels and topics. Your attention to details kept the attendees focused and motivated throughout the event."
"Loved this conference and the virtual platform that was used. Very easy to navigate and user friendly."
"Great topics from a variety of presenters. I find the visual aids useful, great pictures to help in learning."
"Way to go Wounds Canada! Best virtual conference I have attended."
If you are only registering for the virtual Patient Journey Conference, then registration is free of charge. Click Register and choose the Patient Journey package to complete your registration.
If you wish to attend the In-person National Fall Conference at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel choose the In-person National Conference registration.
Virtual and in person registration must be completed separately if you wish to attend both the virtual conferences and the in-person National Conference in Toronto .
DISCLAIMER: As a participant to this virtual conference, you acknowledge and agree that Wounds Canada does not endorse the information, products or services shared by presenters and sponsors. Health-care recommendations are strictly for discussion purposes and individuals should seek consultation with their respective health-care professionals. Wounds Canada has the right to make changes to the agenda, presenters, and schedules without further notice.