UBC CPD eLearning

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Provided by the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD). To learn more visit ubccpd.ca

Featured Courses

Preventing Food Allergies in Infants: Early Introduction to Allergenic Solids

This newly launched online course is designed to give clinicians the knowledge and skills required to educate and support families in the safe introduction of allergenic foods to infants. It includes strategies and resources for both clinicians and families, all based on the most recent and up-to-date research.

Pediatric Foundations

Learn the crucial differences between caring for adults and children, the components of a complete pediatric physical assessment, and how to calculate safe medication dosing for children. This course pays special attention to the concepts that guide Culturally Sensitive and Trauma Informed practice.

Perinatal Substance Use

Designed in partnership by UBC CPD, Perinatal Services BC (PSBC), and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) the aim of this online course is to provide education and support for evidence-based, woman-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally-safe care for infants and women who experience substance use.

Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program

Opioid use disorder is one of the most challenging forms of addiction facing the health care system in British Columbia and driving its recent surge in illicit drug overdose deaths. We've updated the Urine Drug Testing (UDT) module. Learn utilization strategies for UDT as part of a comprehensive addiction care plan.

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5As of Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ / MOC Section 3 credits

1 hour

Family physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners and obstetricians offering antenatal care in Canada

Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course

Up to 20.0 Mainpro+ / MOC Section 3 credits

15-20 hours

Family physicians, specialists, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners involved in addiction care and treatment.

Please register for the course here.

Autism and Neurodiversity in Primary Care

Up to 2.0 Mainpro+ credits

This two-part module series was created in collaboration with the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) at the University of British Columbia. It is designed to provide learners with practical knowledge and skills to support and manage the medical needs of autistic individuals of all ages.

This module is currently in development. Please email cpd.online@ubc.ca if you wish to be notified of the course launch.

BC Cancer Primary Care Learning Sessions - Breast Cancer

Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits

1 hour

Primary care providers

BC Cancer Primary Care Learning Sessions - Colorectal Cancer

Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits

1 hour

Primary care providers

BC Cancer Primary Care Learning Sessions - Prostate Cancer

Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits

1 hour

Primary care providers

BC Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) for Inpatient and Emergency/Urgent Care Settings

Up to 0.5 MOC Section 3 credits

30 minutes

BC physicians in inpatient and emergency department settings

Billing in BC: Advanced for Family Medicine

Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits

1 hour

Family physicians in BC

Billing in BC: Basics for Family Medicine

Up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credits

1 hour

Family physicians in BC

Billing in BC: Basics for Specialty Medicine

Up to 1.0 MOC Section 3 credits

1 hour

Specialist physicians in BC

Breast Cancer Screening in BC

1 hour

Family physicians and other primary care providers working in British Columbia who have patients at risk for breast cancer.

✪ Endorsed by The BC Cancer Breast Screening Program and BC Cancer Primary Care Program ✪

But I Don't Do Maternity Care! Specialist Physician Management of the Breastfeeding Patient

Up to 0.25 MOC Section 3 credits

15 minutes

Medical and surgical specialist physicians working in British Columbia. In particular, specialists that do not provide direct breastfeeding support but see women who may be breastfeeding.

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Which courses are available in French?

Our french-language courses are still under development. Currently only Fetal Health Surveillance and Midwifery Immunization Course are available in French.

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Are UBC CPD eLearning courses accredited?

Yes! The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Education (CACME) to provide credits to physicians. All of our eLearning courses are accredited by UBC CPD. The type and number of credits depends on the course.

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Do I need to create an account to access eLearning resources?

Yes, please create a free account and login to the eLearning site for full access. Click here to create a new account and track your learning progress.

How much does UBC CPD eLearning cost?

Most of our Online Courses are free! We also have several Blended Courses which are associated with a UBC CPD workshop. Workshop registered participants will be granted access to these online modules. To search for free and paid courses and for more information about UBC CPD workshops please visit http://ubccpd.ca.

How long will the course material remain available?

The availability of course materials varies between courses. Whether it is an open course or the online component to a registered UBC CPD workshop, the material will continue to be available so long as it remains accurate and we can uphold accreditation standards. This allows learners to return to past courses, access resources, review material, and collect past certificates. In addition to making small revisions as needed, we formally review all of our courses every 12-18 months to maintain accreditation and to ensure that all content remains current. If you were enrolled in a HOUSE course in the past and you do not see the course on the home page, please contact cpd.house@ubc.ca; and for other inquiries, please contact UBC CPD eLearning at cpd.online@ubc.ca

When will I receive my credits?

It depends on the course. In some cases, a certificate of completion with credit hours is automatically created upon completion of the course requirements. Please use this certificate to claim credit hours. Courses with a Learner Reflective Activity, Evaluation Survey, or Final Assessment that is submitted to the UBC CPD office will be reviewed and you will receive an email within 30 days of course completion. If you have any further questions or concerns please use the Site Feedback form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.