Check out BC Care Providers Association and SafeCare BC‘s exciting lineup of events and workshops which will run through September and October.
Cannabis in Care: ‘Weed’ Like to Know
On October 2nd, BCCPA will host a Care to Chat titled Cannabis in Care: ‘Weed’ Like to Know which will look into the impact of cannabis legalization on seniors and workers in the continuing care sector.
A dynamic panel, which includes cannabis advocates, care providers, law professionals and workplace safety personnel, will examine budding issues regarding how employers can mitigate new legal, safety or cultural risks that crop up after legalization, while considering things like seniors’ right to access cannabis for medical reasons or recreation. The panel will also address the issue of access to and https://bccare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/medcare-img22.jpgistration of cannabis products to seniors living in care. Former Health Minister of B.C. Terry Lake will moderate the event.
October 2, 2018 | 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Terminal City Club, Vancouver
Immigration Pathways for International Health Care Workers
This interactive workshop will help you understand how to use federal and provincial immigration programs to hire direct care and allied health care professionals from abroad to fill positions in BC.
Representatives from the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and from the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) will present program requirements for temporary work permits and permanent residence.
Workshop participants will learn about the application process for these programs and what resources and supports there are for employers looking to navigate both federal and provincial immigration programs.
September 19 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | SafeCare BC Training Centre & online (webinar)
CARF: An Introduction to Continuing Care Accreditation
CARF Canada, a well-established non-profit accreditor of health and human services, invites you to attend a complimentary introductory workshop. Attending will familiarize you with CARF, the benefits of accreditation and the survey process for organizations of all sizes. The workshops include an overview of:
– Our field-driven, international consensus standards
– The format of applicable standards for different aging services programs
– Fees and timeline for accreditation
– What to expect during the consultative accreditation process
– Specific value and outcomes of CARF accreditation
September 26 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Four Points by Sheraton | Kelowna
September 28 | Time: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Simon Fraser University, Segal Building, Vancouver
Register by emailing CARFCanadaTeam@carf.org or call (888) 281-6531 ext 3013
Heart & Hands Conference
The Hearts & Hands Conference is a day of celebration and education for health care assistants, resident care assistants, community health workers and home care workers. The third-annual Hearts & Hands Conference will take place on October 3rd in Victoria and October 17th in Penticton.
Sara Wegwitz, a registered nurse with a specialization in mental fitness, resiliency training and performance coaching, will deliver the opening keynote. Participants can attend breakout sessions, visit exhibitor booths and even win door prizes. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Oct 3 | 7.30 a.m. – 3.30 a.m. | Saanich Fairgrounds, Saanichton
Oct 17 | 7.30 a.m. – 3.30 a.m. | Penticton Trade and Convention Center, Penticton
Workshops from SafeCare BC
Take a look at SafeCare BC’s extensive range of in-person educational programming below. View their full course schedule here. For questions, please contact Marjahn O’Connor.
Mental Health Webinar Series
September 26 – Awareness of Mental Health
October 11 – Responding with Respect
Safe Client Handling
October 29 – Burnaby
Safe Resident Handling
September 18 – Sidney
Licensed Practical Nurse Leadership Education
October 17 – Prince George
Gentle Persuasive Approaches
October 22 – Burnaby
Occupational Health and Safety Committee – Part 1 (In partnership with the BCFED Health & Safety Centre)
September 6 – Parksville
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum
September 17 – Burnaby
October 24 – Parksville
Health and Safety Program Audit
September 25 – Victoria
Creating Connections: Working with People with Dementia (In partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C.)
September 5 – Victoria
October 2 – Parksville
BCCPA is pleased to provide our members with access to exclusive training workshops focused on the continuing care sector. These workshops are made possible by the support of our Educational Partner Blueleaf Health.
