Fundamentals of Mental Health Online Course (2026)

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One in five Canadians experiences a mental health problem in a given year. This five-module, self-directed online course explores basic concepts of mental health and mental illness. The prevalence of mental health problems in Canada, the risk and protective factors that influence mental health, and the links between mental health and the social determinants of health are explored.

The importance of creating a safe space for clients and developing a positive therapeutic relationship are discussed. Various treatments for common mental health challenges-including psychoeducation, lifestyle changes, medications and psychotherapy are described, and additional strategies to support clients and their families are explored.

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Managing Alcohol Use Problems Online Course 2026

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This course designed for physicians and other health care providers aims to enhance their knowledge and skills to more effectively identify, assess and treat people with alcohol use problems. Five self-directed, online modules explore the impact of alcohol use problems and the use of common pharmacotherapies and psychosocial treatments for alcohol use disorder.

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2026 META:PHI Webinar Series

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This monthly webinar series will feature a series of presentations from experts in different disciplines presenting on current topics in substance use health care. The target audience for this series is individuals who work with people who use substances in clinical settings such as primary care, rapid access addiction medicine (RAAM) clinics, withdrawal management, emergency care, and acute care, including clinicians, counselors, peer workers, and administrators.

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AIEC virtual colonography didactic and hands on training course

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This didactic and hands on training program aims to educate both novice and minimally experienced radiologists in the field of virtual colonoscopy. There is a detailed insight into the pathophysiology of colon cancer, the rationale for screening and the role that imaging plays in the paradigm for colon cancer. In addition to didactic content attendees are given one on one instruction in navigating the colon on a virtual platform. This is interwoven through all 3 days of the workshop.

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Legal Issues in Mental Health in Ontario 2026-2027

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This seven-week course focuses on key legal issues common in providing care in Ontario. Health care practitioners must be constantly mindful of their legal obligations – including those related to admission, treatment, discharge and health records to work effectively with and balance clients’ rights and freedoms as well as diverse societal and organizational expectation

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Network for Healthy Populations 2026 Education Seminar Series

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The Network hosts a virtual Education Seminar Series, scheduled on the third Monday of each month. Three Seminars each year are held in partnership with the Banting and Best Diabetes Center (BBDC), with a focus on offering students and trainees an opportunity to share their research.

The goals of the Network’s Education Seminars are to:

1) Promote and showcase cutting edge research and innovations from outstanding academic researchers, community organizations, clinicians and patient partners that highlight the goals and objectives of the Network.

2) Mobilize knowledge amongst university, community and clinical partners in areas such as innovative research methodologies, stakeholder, community, and patient engagement practices, research outcomes and implementation science.

3) Share experiences and evidence on how to design, implement and evaluate interventions that reduce risk, improve care, and support the creation of healthier living environments.

4) Create a venue to build and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration between Network members including academic researchers, community organizations, clinicians, trainees, students and patient partners.

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CMS Masterclass

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Creative and Reflective Writing Workshop for Health Practitioners

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Planning Inclusive Educational Events Workshop for Interprofessional Health Students

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The Planning Inclusive Educational Events workshop is an opportunity to promote Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Inclusive Educational Events Planning Guide (https://temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/inclusive-educational-events-planning-guide) and socialize inclusion considerations with interprofessional health students (including MD, rehabilitation sciences, and graduate students) working and learning in academic, clinical and research environments. By facilitating a live, interactive program with practical examples on using key concepts from the guide, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and its collaborators aim to promote skills development among participants by enhancing the way they incorporate access, inclusion and belonging in educational event settings in order to enhance event relevance, attendance, participation and feedback.

The program design is a 2-hour virtual live workshop which will provide facilitated information on inclusive event planning concepts including avoiding tokenism, selecting diverse speakers, and cultivating social safety. Participants will partake in activities to enhance and apply their knowledge of these concepts including knowledge/perspective sharing, small group exercises, scenario/vignette unpacking, and land acknowledgement development.

Improving Patient Access to Care in the Community

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This IMPACC (Improving Patient Access to Care in the Community) program is an interprofessional primary care CPD program designed to equip paramedics with the competencies necessary to support effective collaboration within interprofessional primary care teams. Following a comprehensive needs analyses, we have developed a longitudinal comprehensive CPD program that not only addresses current gaps in paramedic education but also anticipates the future trajectory of healthcare services. The program is designed to empower paramedics with the competencies required to navigate and contribute effectively to interprofessional primary care teams that are not co-located, offering more community-based health and social services that are both responsive and integrative. This program integrates a competency-based educational framework, ensuring that learners acquire the requisite skills for contemporary healthcare delivery. The curriculum employs a blended learning approach, combining online didactic learning with hands-on, practical experience. It emphasizes case-based and simulation-based training, reflecting real-world scenarios to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Reflective practice and continuous professional development are embedded throughout the program to encourage continued lifelong learning. Rigorous assessment protocols ensure that upon completion, paramedics are not only proficient in their clinical skills but are also adept at navigating the complexities of integrated healthcare environments.