Committee Members(L to R): Michelle Bech MN-ACNP NP(A) - Chair; Megan Patapoff, MN, NP(F); Jennifer Lehoux, MN, NP(F)
The Continuing Education and Professional Development Education Fund Committee (CEPDEFC) was established as a standing Committee to organize and coordinate ongoing education activities for members of the Department of Nurse Practitioners (DONP) at Providence Health Care (PHC). The Committee is also responsible for the administration, policy development, and distribution of the Professional Development Education (PDE) funds for PHC employed NPs.
Contact the Education Committee: PHC_NPeducation@providencehealth.bc.ca
Continuing Education RAPID FIRE SESSIONS
2023 December: Myelopathy vs. Radiculopathy: Mariam Salih, MSN-NP(F), Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
2023 November: Managing IUD Side Effects and Expectations: Hannah Varto, MN, NP(F), SANE-A, Fraser Health
2023 September: Safety in Injection Technique: Lisa Maks, RN MN CDE, Providence Health Care Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist, Providence Health Care
2023 August: Colon Cancer Screening: Kimberly Cooper MSN AOCNP, Provincial Health Services Authority
2023 March: Myocardial Injury After Non-Cardiac Surgery: Kristi Rivinson, NP (A), Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
2023 January: An introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasonography: Allan Lai, NP, Fraser Health Authority Questions & Answers
2022 December: Bleeding History: Michelle Bech, MN ACNP-NP(A), Providence Health Care
2022, April 21: Virtual Foundry: Kara Hoffman, NP (F), Providence Health Care
2022, January 20: Heart Failure Guidelines: Cynthia Nordquist, Providence Health Care
2021, June 17: Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines: Belinda- Ann Furlan NP (F), Providence Health Care
Calendar
Nurse Practitioner CONTINUING EDUCATION FUNDING
How to apply:
1. Fill out the Continuing Professional Development Education Funding Application Form and the appropriate PHC expense form (s) and email them to the Continuing Education and Professional Development Education Funds Committee: PHC_NPeducation@providencehealth.bc.ca
2. The forms will be reviewed by the committee and an email of approval or a request for more information will be sent.
3. All paper and e-receipts must be emailed in a word or PDF format.
Nurse Practitioner OriENTATION
This online learning module is required for all new Nurse Practitioners, and is designed to provide an introduction to the Nurse Practitioner role at PHC. The orientation focuses on the NP governance structure, clinical learning and support systems, infrastructure supports and professional resources for NP practice.
Staff must complete all sections of this orientation package and return completed certificate(s) to the Nurse Practitioner Department Head within 90 days of hire.
https://learninghub.phsa.ca/Courses/26832/phc-nurse-practitioner-orientation
Course Code # 26832
LINKS & RESOURCES
NNPBC Education Site> Sign in to the website with your membership log in > click Education and Professional Development > click Professional Development