NIHI - McMaster CE Microcredential Course Wednesdays. April 17 - June 12, 2024 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET Sessions are Live. Online. Interactive. Recordings are available for missed sessions. Instructor Candace Gibson, PhD, CHIM, Professor Emerita, Western University; Professor of Pathology, College of Medicine, Central Michigan University; NIHI Instructor

This course explains the complexity and intricacies of the Canadian and US healthcare systems. It provides an overview of the healthcare systems looking at healthcare facilities (type, governance, accreditation – from the family physician, to ambulatory care, to acute hospital care, and long-term care), personnel, funding, and legislation and laws pertaining to health system operations (including federal and provincial/territorial responsibilities, the Canada Health Act and selected provincial legislation). It also covers the status of the roll-out of a pan-Canadian ehealth record, patient portals, two way communication, advances in telehealth and connected health, mobile health applications and Innovation in health care, Health Canada and FDA approval process and procurement.

And Much More!

Upon completion you will be awarded a NIHI - McMaster CE Digital Credential in Understanding the Healthcare System in Canada and the US. A digital credential provides details of acquired competencies and is shareable and transportable.

Course Concepts

• An overview of the Canadian Healthcare System
• An overview of the US Healthcare System
• E-Health and health technologies in Canada and the US
• Medical devices and drug development, regulation and use in Canada and the US
• Public and population health in Canada and the US
• Forces and pressures on the Canadian and US health systems & Scorecard

Learning Objectives - Learners will:

• Have a general understanding of the health care system in Canada; its governance, administration, personnel, and financing.
• Appreciate the number of different types of data and clinical information that are collected, recorded, stored and protected and analyzed within an electronic health record as a patient moves through the health system.
• Understand and appreciate where Canada is in the rollout of a fully operational pan-Canadian health record and what obstacles may still stand in the way of realizing its full potential.
• Understand how drugs are developed, regulated and released in Canada; distinguish the difference between brand name and generic drugs; specific drug-related issues in Canada (e.g., the opioid crisis, drug shortages) and potential solutions.
• And More!

Upon completion of the module and assignments, learners should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in these areas and be able to:

• Describe and discuss the current structure and function of the Canadian and US healthcare systems.
• Understand several of the major issues facing the modern health care system with regard to health technologies and drugs (development, regulation, and use), the rollout of the electronic health record and the use and regulation of mobile technologies.
• Assess the population health indicators and health status for a city/province or region.
• Critically compare and contrast the two health systems in the areas presented in the course.

Intended Audience

• Healthcare providers who may want both a more in-depth and broad view of the system.
• Health professionals and allied health students who will be working in the system.
• Innovators and entrepreneurs who want to interact with the healthcare system.
• Business and industry (health insurance, biotech and pharma companies, healthcare suppliers)
• Professionals who work with healthcare organizations and want a better understanding of their structure and needs.
• Government employees who work with healthcare.
• Individuals interested in gaining a better understanding of the system, its issues and opportunities, or a career in health care.
• Members of the public who interact with the system as consumers or caregivers

Registration Fees

	Early Bird Fee Ends March 22, 2024. 11:59 PM ET	Regular Fee Begins March 23, 2024. 12:00 AM ET
Individual Rate	$699	$799
Group of Five	$3 295	$3 795
Group of Ten	$5 795	$6 795

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All fees are subject to HST. HST#R857676894
Payment can be made by VISA, MC or AMEX.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Cancellations made within 3 business days of the initial registration are eligible for a full refund.
• Cancellations made after 3 business days of the initial registration AND before 15 business days of the course start date are eligible for a 50% refund only.
• Cancellations made within 15 business days of the course start date are NON-REFUNDABLE.
• NIHI reserves the right to reschedule or cancel sessions.

Course Access

Registrants will receive detailed instructions about accessing the online session(s) via e-mail 1-2 days prior to each session. Anyone registering within 2 days of the session will receive the message shortly after the registration is received. Due to widespread use of spam blockers, filters, out of office messages, etc., it is your responsibility to contact NIHI if you do not receive login instructions before the start of the session.

It is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure access to WebEx using the VOIP option.

Each registrant must register and participate individually on their computer. The online sessions are to be accessed and viewed only by the person who registered and paid for the online material.

All sessions are recorded and posted to an online portal for access later.