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Conquering Challenging Workplace Conversations
2019-03-23 | University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1P8, Canada
This one-day interactive workshop is designed to build the skill and confidence of healthcare leaders to effectively manage critical workplace conversations. As a leader, it is essential to develop your ability to effectively manage challenging and/or difficult situations, personalities and groups in the workplace, and to confidently handle situations that don’t go as planned. The workshop will provide participants with knowledge, tools and strategies for understanding how conflict begins, when and how to have a difficult conversation, managing group dynamics, and how to control nerves and anxieties in uncomfortable circumstances. You will have an opportunity to practice giving feedback using common workplace scenarios, and managing situations when feedback goes badly or conversations go off track. The course will be taught by Barbara Langlois, RN, BSN, MSN, who is an author and leadership & communication expert. Barb is an engaging presenter who will motivate and inspire you.

CCOHS National Forum - The Changing World of Work
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-06 | Ontario
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will host Forum 2019: The Changing World of Work, March 5-6, 2019, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
CCOHS’ Forum is a unique event that will bring together leaders, change-makers, and subject experts representing government, labour, and workplaces to share their knowledge and experience around current and emerging health and safety issues. The event will focus on the workplace of today and tomorrow, in which accommodation, diversity, and inclusivity are not just nice-to-haves, but a must for any organization.
The Forum will explore the changing workforce, the changing workplace, and the changing nature of work. Speakers at the event will share real-life experiences, discuss technologies and their undeniable impact, and provide a greater understanding of how the evolving workforce affects and is affected by our overall culture.
For details visit the Forum website at www.ccohs.ca/forum

Webinar - Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections
2019-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
In 2018, the Public Health Agency of Canada released the Mycoplasma genitalium chapter for the first time as part of the Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections. Mycoplasma genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted pathogen that can cause non-chlamydial/non-gonococcal urethritis. This webinar will provide information on the pathogen’s etiology, epidemiology, risk factors, transmission, symptomology, diagnostic testing and treatment.

To attend the webinar you need to follow these three steps:

STEP ONE
Register in advance by following the link below:
https://gts-ee.webex.com/gts-ee/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec1e9a06754229b8ddaf31bf1e6c9f7d8

Event password: [REDACTED]
STEP TWO:
You will receive an email confirmation with a personalised link for you to join the webinar and dial-in instructions to join the teleconference to hear the presentations. Save that email until the day of the webinar.
STEP THREE:
On the day of the webinar, click the link on the confirmation email to watch the webinar. To hear the presentations, you must dial in to the teleconference number provided

HELP

To participate in a webinar you will need access to a computer with an internet connection to watch the presentation, and a phone to listen to the presenters.
Space is limited so to be sure you can access the webinar you must register in advance. Click the link provided on the invitation, click REGISTER on the webpage, and then enter the required registration information. The link in the invitation is only for registrations – you cannot access the webinar on the day of the event by using this link.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email about how to access the webinar. Be sure to save this email until the day of the webinar. The email will contain a link so you can access the webinar online, and dial-in information will be provided so you can hear the presentations over a teleconference.
A webinar may have different call-in numbers for English and French participants. Please make sure you call your language of choice when dialling.
If none of these instructions help and you can’t access the webinar you can contact WebEx Technical Support at 1-800-226-6338. Please be sure you have registered before calling. If you have a problem during the webinar you can send a message to the host using the chat function on the screen.

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OHNANS Fall 2018 Education Conference
2018-11-23 | Ontario
Friday November 23 2018
Safety Services Nova Scotia
201 Brownlow Ave.
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W2
Please see the Agenda Poster and 2018 Fall Conference Registration Form for further information.

Diabetes Educator Course - Toronto
2018-11-19 - 2018-11-21 | Ontario
This comprehensive three-day course is for health professionals who face diabetes in their practice. Through interactive presentations and case-study discussions with a variety of experts, we cover the newest approaches to diabetes management. Our goal is to update your understanding of the complexities of diabetes care, and have you learn effective approaches to educate those affected by diabetes.
This course is eligible for credit toward your Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Maintenance Credit Portfolio
Date: November 19-21, 2018
Location: Toronto, ON
Web site: http://kinghooper.com/program/diabetes-educator-course-toronto-november-2018/

5th World Autism Organisation International Congress 2018
2018-11-12 - 2018-11-15 | Ontario
You are invited to the 5th World Autism Organisation (WAO) Congress that will be hosted in Houston, Texas, 12 – 15 November 2018.
Preparations are well under way to ensure that this congress will offer people with autism, their families, friends and relevant professionals a comprehensive programme of well-informed and respected speakers. Diversity of topics, with focus on latest research, practical skill upliftment and personal experiences will be the backbone of the congress programme. Plenary and other relevant presentations will have simultaneous translation into Spanish.
During the intervals, there will be a large and diverse selection of exhibitors to further enhance knowledge on autism-specific resources, as well as a comprehensive selection of poster presentations.
Full details can be found on their website at: http://worldautismorganisation.com/category/wao-2018-16/

World Holistic Nursing 2018
2018-11-05 - 2018-11-07 | Ontario
5th World Holistic Nursing Conference
November 05-07, 2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE
5th World Holistic Nursing Conference held brief keynote presentations, speaker talks, Exhibition, Symposia, and Workshops, with the theme ‘From Innovation to Enforcement of Advanced Techniques in Nursing’. Holistic Nursing Conference 2018 brings all the individuals at the same time who have interest in various fields of nursing like psychiatric, cancer, cardiac, critical care, adult & women health, legal, pediatric and emergency nursing, midwifery, public health, healthcare and medicine from practice, research, administration, policy and education. It is a gathering to impart education, personalize, integrative and technology-enabled teaching that will lead to ethical and culturally inclusive base for practice, ensuring team and communication skills, quality and system improvements, and lifelong learning.
Why to attend?
To meet renowned scientists, doctors and healthcare professionals from different hospitals, universities, and associations of the world. This nursing conference will conduct demonstrations, meet with current and potential researchers, distribute information and receive name recognition at this 3-day event. World-renowned speakers and latest innovations are done in the field of Nursing.

25th World Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Conference
2018-10-22 - 2018-10-23 | Ontario
Date & Venue: October 22-23, 2018 Osaka, Japan
Theme: Innovations and Advancements in Nursing
Nurse Practitioner 2018 provides the perfect platform for just this as an interactive and engaging 2-day event: unique in format, content, networking and engagement. The event brings together truly innovative thinkers who are leading the way through trialling new disruptive solutions and rethinking the Nursing and Nurse Practice mind-set and will help you to better understand how to develop the right Nurse Practice and strategy with a strong scientific, clinical and commercial mind set and how innovative scientific techniques, emerging technologies and innovative devices can transform Nursing and Nursing Practitioner.

Global Public Health Congress
2018-10-18 - 2018-10-19 | Ontario
Global Public Health 2018 invites all the participants from all over the world to attend the conference during October 18-19, 2018 Paris, France. This global conference includes prompt keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations and Exhibitions.

The conference runs with the theme “Promoting New Innovate Technology’s in Global Public Health” that melds brief keynote presentations, speaker talks, Exhibition, Symposia, and Workshops.

18th World Congress on Clinical Nursing and Practice
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-22 | Ontario
Prague, Czech Republic
Scientists from all over the world are participating and will present the latest outstanding research in all realms of Nursing and Healthcare Management. Focus has been laid on optimizing industrial processes to increase yield of Nursing Industry. Other than this, research on Nursing and Healthcare including Nursing Education, Clinical Nursing, Women’s Health, Paediatric Nursing, Cancer Nursing & so on.

CSSE Professional Development Conference
2018-09-16 - 2018-09-19 | Ontario
People, Purpose & Passion: The Pathway to OHS Success
September 16 – 19, 2018
Niagara Falls, Ontario
The preliminary conference brochure is now available!
The CSSE Professional Development Conference (PDC) & Exhibition is a 3-day, annual conference and trade show held in September of each year.
The conference is delivered in a destination location which alternates between eastern, western, and central Canada. The association’s Annual General Meeting also takes place during the PDC each year.
CSSE is one of the most important safety organizations in Canada and the PDC presents session programming that provides attendees with the most current safety information, tools, and practices.
The PDC offers a number of keynote presentations, half-day workshops, and concurrent sessions. Attending the CSSE PDC is an excellent way to earn certification maintenance points as well. Beyond the educational aspect of the conference is the networking and sharing of lessons learned with fellow safety practitioners that set the CSSE’s PDC apart from other conferences. There are endless opportunities to network through breaks, lunches, and social events.
Attending the CSSE’s Professional Development Conference enhances prevention and safety knowledge and skills, which enables safety practitioners to provide better service and prevention planning for their companies and employees/clients.
For more information contact: conference@csse.org

Recover Capital Conference - Toronto, ON
2018-09-13 - 2018-09-14 | Ontario
The Recovery Capital Conference is Canada’s leading Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Conference that targets many different people such as, health care workers, occupational health leaders, therapists, counsellors and many others. Recovery Capital helps people find their pathways to recovery.
Leading the change in care for mental health and addiction, the Recovery Capital Conference of Canada will feature leading international researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
To learn more about Recovery Capital, please visit this link What is Recovery Capital?
The Conference is being held in New Westminster, BC on September 6th and 7th and Toronto ON, on September 13th and 14th.

Recovery Capital Conference - New Westminster, BC
2018-09-06 - 2018-09-07 | Ontario

25th Global Nursing and Health Care Conference - Paris, France
2018-08-21 - 2018-08-23 | Ontario
25th Global Nursing and Health Care Conference scheduled during August 21-23, 2018 at Paris, France
Scientists from all over the world are participating and will present the latest outstanding research in all realms of Nursing and Healthcare Management. Focus has been laid on optimizing industrial processes to increase yield of Nursing Industry. Also includes research on Nursing and Healthcare including Nursing Education, Clinical Nursing, Women’s Health, Pediatric Nursing, Cancer Nursing & so on.
For more details follow the link: https://globalnursing.nursingconference.com/

25th World Congress on Nursing & Healthcare
2018-06-21 - 2018-06-22 | Ontario
Conference Series is hosting the “25th World Congress on Nursing & Healthcare” around the theme “Innovating the Advanced Practices in Nursing & Healthcare” which is scheduled during June 21-22 ,2018 at Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong.
The Nursing Summit 2018 is designed to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience of Nursing and healthcare workforce education worldwide. We wish to share with you the excitement and ideas for creation and exchange of knowledge and information in the scientific field through our Conference.
To learn more about the conference: https://nursing-healthcare.nursingconference.com/

2018 CNA Biennial Convention
2018-06-18 - 2018-06-20 | Shaw Centre, Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
The convention theme, From Insights to Impact: It Starts with Nursing, affirms that nursing insight has a positive impact on care delivery and health outcomes. The convention will explore how nurses gain this insight by engaging their clients and drawing on evidence and experience. This event will be a showcase for innovative nursing solutions being put into action by the country’s largest health profession. – See more at: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/events/2018-cna-biennial-convention#sthash.60GQ4rEw.dpuf

AOHNA Annual Professional Development Conference
2018-05-30 - 2018-06-01 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff, AB, T1L 1H5, Canada
Mark your calendar to join us at our NEW venue
May 30 – June 1, 2018
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
2018 Theme: Navigating the Future
AOHNA 2018 Conference Teaser
For details and how to register go to: http://aohna.org/aohna-symposium/2018-annual-professional-development-conference

Primary Care & Public Health
2018-05-16 - 2018-05-17 | Ontario
With an impressive 28 year track record, they have set the pace for delivering primary, community and public health events that succeed in bringing together decision-making clinicians and managers. Such is its popularity, we have trended on Twitter two years running! We work with professional bodies and associations to develop 22 dedicated CPD conference programmes that profile leading healthcare experts discussing the latest national policies, innovations and best practice. This means a highly engaged, energised and receptive audience. What makes this event unique is the networking opportunities, not only between exhibitors and delegates but also on a multidisciplinary level, enabling today’s frontline clinicians and managers to deliver better integrated care. This is an excellent platform for cultivating new leads, spreading the word, promoting campaigns and launching new products and services. Be part of the continuing success story.

Take a look at the PC18 Exhibition Brochure.

Diabetes Educator Course - Vancouver
2018-04-30 - 2018-05-02 | Ontario
This comprehensive three-day course is for health professionals who face diabetes in their practice. Through interactive presentations and case-study discussions with a variety of experts, we cover the newest approaches to diabetes management. Our goal is to update your understanding of the complexities of diabetes care, and have you learn effective approaches to educate those affected by diabetes.
This course is eligible for credit toward your Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Maintenance Credit Portfolio
Date: April 30 – May 2, 2018
Location: Vancouver, BC
Web site: http://kinghooper.com/program/diabetes-educator-course-vancouver-april-2018/

32nd International Congress on Occupational Health - ICOH 2018
2018-04-29 - 2018-05-04 | Ontario
29 April – 4 May 2018 – Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Conference Theme: Occupational Health and Wellbeing: linking research to practice
Objectives:

To collaborate with the ICOH Scientific Committees, Board Members & Regional/National Secretaries to offer an exciting and challenging programme;
To cover a wide range of occupational, safety and health topics demonstrating how research translates into excellence in practice;
To advance research and evidence-based approaches in occupational safety and health by promoting local, regional and global examples;
To offer a blend of plenary, semi-plenary, mini-symposia, seminars, workshops, worksite visits, special and oral sessions that will demonstrate the scope of occupational safety and health practice and how that can effectively protect and promote the health of all workers.

The conference will have many different elements to it which including keynote speeches, semi-plenary sessions, symposia, special sessions, poster sessions and a marketplace.
Website: http://icoh2018.org/wp/

2018 Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Falls Conference
2018-04-16 - 2018-04-20 | Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States
This conference will provide participants with cutting edge research, best practices, and lessons learned in safe patient handling and patient fall and fall injury prevention. This conference includes diverse learning opportunities, including plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, workshops, “hands on” practice sessions, and a large exhibit hall with new and emerging technologies. Innovations will be presented addressing such topics as safety legislation, practice tips, technology solutions, effective training techniques, successful organizational strategies, and building a business case. This conference is designed to meet the needs of direct health care providers, managers, administrators, risk managers, educators, industrial hygienists/safety professionals, and researchers of any discipline who are interested in advancing safety for patients and caregivers.

AAOHN 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
2018-04-16 - 2018-04-18 | Peppermill Resort, Reno, NV, United States
Enhance your education and boost your professional development this spring in Reno, Nevada at the AAOHN 2018 National Conference! From networking to professional development workshops, concurrent sessions and inspiring keynotes, the 2018 National Conference will provide an experience like no other. Join us at the Peppermill Resort in Reno on April 16-18, 2018.
What can you expect from the AAOHN 2018 National Conference?

Gain valuable education in the latest programs, technology, and resources for occupational and environmental health nursing
Enjoy general sessions and learn from leading-edge keynote speakers
Network with colleagues and meet new peers for relationships that will last far beyond your time in Reno

Book your hotel and register today for the best rates.

SOUNDING THE ALARM HARM REDUCTION SYMPOSIUM
2018-03-23 - 2018-03-24 | UNB Grand Hall, 40 Charlotte St, Saint John, NB, Canada
There is a current crisis with the use of opioid drugs in many parts of Canada that is having an impact on consumers of these drugs and the general population. In 2016 there was an estimated 2458 overdose deaths related to opioids in Canada, and there has been an increased demand for emergency responders and healthcare professionals to react to this significant health issue.
This Harm Reduction Symposium will bring together many stakeholders to raise awareness, educate and enhance harm reduction collaboration.

Canadian Domestic Violence Conference 5
2018-03-20 - 2018-03-23 | Nova Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
The Canadian Domestic Violence Conference 5 is a national showcase of ground-breaking grassroots initiatives that address intimate partner violence. This vital annual conference will feature influential presenters who are bringing about change in community-based groups, academics and government agencies. An extensive array of participating organizations include women’s shelters, women’s centres, Partner Assault Response (PAR) programs, men’s treatment programs, family therapists, restorative justice facilitators, probation offices, police, crown prosecutors, judges, victim services officers, children mental health workers, child protection workers, addiction counselors, health care workers, clergy, educators and others engaged in direct service. The ultimate goal of this progressive and formative conference is to strengthen and enrich those individuals who confront domestic violence and to challenge the current social determinants of domestic violence.

Workplace Well-Being: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies - Webinar
2018-02-28 08:30 - 13:30 UTC | Ontario
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) refers to a category of injuries involving damage to muscles, tendons and nerves caused by overuse or misuse.
Each year much of Ontario’s workforce sustain Repetitive Strain Injuries, more workers sustain RSIs than all other occupational injuries combined. These injuries are also increasingly being reported by students and others in our communities. What is both troubling and a source of encouragement is knowing RSIs are preventable.
Workplace injuries such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s) affect 15% or over 5 million Canadians. To increase awareness on these issues, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is pleased to offer RSI Day+. Join us for our free webinar as we celebrate the 19th year if increasing awareness.
For agenda and Registration please go to:
http://www.ohcow.on.ca/2018-rsi-day.html

NECOEM/MaAOHN Conference
2017-11-30 - 2017-12-01 | Ontario
Nov 30-Dec 1: NECOEM/MaAOHN Conference
Newton, MA www.NECOEM.org

10th International Joint Conference on Occupational Health for Healthcare Workers
2017-11-28 - 2017-11-30 | Ontario
10th International Joint Conference on Occupational Health for Healthcare Workers: Health & wellbeing in the health care sector; addressing current threats to workers
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Organized by: ICOH Scientific Committee on Occupational Health for Health Care Workers & Scientific Committee of Women Health and Work
Sponsored by: Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand The Association of Occupational and Environmental Diseases of Thailand Bureau of Occupational and Environmental Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
Co-sponsored by ICOH SC: Scientific Committee of Women Health and Work & Scientific Committee on Occupational Health for Health Care Workers
Topics: Crisis / transition of healthcare sector & healthcare workers Prioritizing healthcare workers’ safety – Organizing an occupational health system for healthcare workers Healthcare workers’ issues in areas of political conflict & / or violence – Emerging diseases & emergency preparedness Chemical, biological, physical risks in healthcare setting – Psychosocial issues for healthcare workers Immunization for healthcare workers The impaired healthcare workers PRE – CONFERENCE WORHSHOP (November 27, 2017): 1. Introduction to HealthWISE 2. Risk evaluation and management in manual handling of patients and materials in health care settings in Thailand 3. Industrial hygiene measurement in the hospital environment.
Contact Information
Address: Unit of Occupational Medicine – Department of Community Medicine – Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University – Khon Kaen, Thailand 40002
Tel: +66 43 363 588 or +66 43 363 587
Fax: +66 43 202 488
E-mail: naesinee@kku.ac.th
E-mail: cnaesi@gmail.com
Website: www.ohhcw2017.org

OHNANS Fall Education Conference 2017
2017-11-24 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Safety Services Nova Scotia, 201 Brownlow Ave., Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1W2, Canada
Friday November 24 2017
Safety Services Nova Scotia
201 Brownlow Ave.
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W2

Fees: Due by November 14 2017
OHNANS Member: $75.00 // Non-Member: $125.00 //Student: $50.00
Note: A $10.00 fee will charged for all registrations after November 15 2017
All Fees must be received in advance of the Education Day
View the Agenda. To register, complete the 2017 Fall Conference Registration Form – OHNANS

Case Management Society & Arizona Annual Conference
2017-11-17 | Ontario
Nov 17: Case Management Society & Arizona Annual Conference
Scottsdale, AZ https://cmsaaz.com/

North and South Carolina Occ Health Conference
2017-11-08 - 2017-11-10 | Ontario
Nov 8-10: North & South Carolina Occ Health Conference
Myrtle Beach, SC http://scsaohn.com/
