College Courses
College Chaperone Training Workshop
A medical examination involving the breasts, genitalia or rectum is often distressing for the patient involved. One way to alleviate some of this discomfort is to have a chaperone present. Benefits of a chaperone include emotional comfort and reassurance to the patient as well as assistance for the examining physician.
The College promotes the presence of a chaperone during intimate examinations and is once again offering chaperone training for staff working in physician offices. To facilitate learning and promote dialogue, this interactive one-day training workshop uses video examples and is limited to a small working group of 12 participants. The course is designed to help participants:
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Understand their roles and responsibilities as a chaperone;
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Learn about what constitutes a proper and improper intimate examination; and
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Understand the rights of the patient.
Physician Prescribing Program
Two-day course to help physicians manage patients who require prescriptions for drugs of potential abuse.
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| Participants will: | | |
- identify common clinical pitfalls in the prescribing of drugs of potential abuse to patients
- develop a tool kit and strategies to assist in the management of chronic non malignant pain with opioid medications
- identify clinical interviewing strategies that assist in the managing of difficult problems in the office setting
- develop strategies to detect and manage misuse and abuse of drugs of potential abuse in their practice
- reflect on changes to their practice as a result of attending this course.
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| Program dates: 2011/2012 - Details TBA | | |
| Location: TBA | | |
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Contact
Dr. Janet L. Wright, Assistant Registrar
780-969-4940 or 1-800-561-3899 ext. 4940 (in Alberta)
JanetL.Wright@cpsa.ab.ca