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23/12/2022

The Paediatric Emergency Department Asthma Care Pathway (P-EDACP) is an evidence-based, standardized approach to treating acute asthma exacerbations. The Paediatric EDACP is for patients age 1 to 17 years with wheeze and/or cough AND asthma diagnosis and/or past history of wheeze, AND presenting with mild, moderate or severe symptoms of asthma as assessed by Paediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure (PRAM) score.

an evidence-based, standardized approach to treating acute asthma exacerbations in patients age 1-17 years of age.

23/12/2022

Happy holidays and we wish you and yours a happy new year!

22/12/2022

An asthma action plan is a simple self-management tool that reduces healthcare utilization, improves quality of life and has been recommended for all patients with asthma across Canadian and international respiratory guidelines for over 25 years.

This program provides an overview of asthma action plans and their role and evidence for use in primary care. The tools and resources are aligned with the latest Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines…

22/12/2022

Understand the role of spirometry as an objective measurement of lung disease, review spirometry testing and standards.

A primary goal of the program is to increase provider confidence in the use and interpretation of spirometry.

Understand the role of spirometry as an objective measurement of lung disease, review spirometry testing and standards.

21/12/2022

Are you interested in gaining confidence in counselling patients living with chronic pain about the potential risks and benefits of a trial of medical cannabis or cannabinoids?

This free 50-minute module, developed in collaboration with the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, will give you an overview of the British Medical Journal Rapid Recommendations Clinical Practice Guideline on the optimal, evidence-based use of medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain.

An overview of the 2021 British Medical Journal Rapid Recommendations Clinical Practice Guideline on medical cannabis for chronic pain.

20/12/2022

The Emergency Department Asthma Care Pathway (EDACP) is an evidence-based, standardized approach to treating acute asthma exacerbations. The Adult EDACP is for those 16 years and older with a history of asthma, COPD with asthma, pregnancy and asthma, or previous episode of wheezing requiring treatment.

The Emergency Department Asthma Care Pathway (EDACP) from Lung Health Foundation and partners is a proactive tool that provides considerations for asthma management based on Asthma Guidelines.

19/12/2022

The opioid crisis continues to be a pressing public health concern, and it's crucial for health professionals to have the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively manage patients who may be prescribed opioids.

This six-part program provides a comprehensive overview

This six-part program provides an overview of key concepts and skills for clinicians facing common challenges in the management of patients with chronic pain, including reducing the risks of opioids…

19/12/2022

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and improve your ability to provide high-quality care to patients with COPD.

'COPD in Primary Care ' offers best practices for diagnosis, treatment, and management of COPD, as well as strategies for patient education and support.

This program for primary care providers is an evidence-based education and management program focused on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The tools and resources herein are aligned with…

29/11/2022

Expand your knowledge of dementia with the help of 'Dementia Foundations'. Available for a one-time payment of $79.99 CAD.

Designed for unregulated care providers such as personal support workers, healthcare aids, care companions, and others working in home, community, or long-term care settings.

Demonstrate your new knowledge by sharing your Certificate of Completion with employers.

4-hour, certified online dementia education course for unregulated care providers developed by experts in geriatrics, mental health, and online learning.

23/11/2022

can enter residential homes in a variety of ways. This includes cracks, windows, drains, and showers.

What is radon and why is it a concern you may ask? Radon is something we should not ignore as it's a radioactive gas that is present in at least small amounts in every Canadian home.

The amount in each home can vary greatly but it is known that about 7% of Canadian homes do contain high levels of radon. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon creates a serious health risk as it is a carcinogen for lung cancer.



Learn more about radon in machealth's free online course https://buff.ly/3GoUP6G

24/10/2022

is a radioactive gas found naturally in the environment. It is created through the breakdown of soil and rocks. When outdoors it's not a health risk, however, that's a different story in enclosed spaces like one's home.

At high levels, radon is carcinogenic and can greatly increase the risk for the development of lung cancer. Learn more about radon through machealth's free + certified course https://buff.ly/38q9XUN

19/10/2022

It’s estimated that a significant developmental delay is present in 13-15% of children. The enhanced 18-month well-baby visit helps discover these developmental delays early on which is essential.

McMaster University’s enhanced 18-month well-baby visit e-learning course is available for free on the machealth website and is aimed toward primary care physicians. The course covers the 18-month well-baby visit in-depth, discusses background information on child development, goes over standardized assessment tools, and provides helpful resources to share with parents.

Learn more about the enhanced 18-month well-baby visit in this free + certified machealth course: https://buff.ly/3zqExHn

17/10/2022

Join Drs. Jason Busse, James MacKillop, and Anthony Levinson next Wednesday at 7 PM for this free webinar - Cannabis Use for Common Conditions: Research, Fact, and Fiction.

Medical cannabis has been legal in Canada for more than two decades, but its use has dramatically increased in the last few years, and, with the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018, there has been an increased interest in therapeutic uses for cannabis. In this webinar, participants will learn what the latest research says about the potential for cannabis to help with common medical conditions.

Register here: https://buff.ly/3Tnt1og

26/08/2022

The Emergency Department Asthma Care Pathway (EDACP) is an evidence-based, standardized approach to treating acute asthma exacerbations. The Adult EDACP is for those 16 years and older with a history of asthma, COPD with asthma, pregnancy and asthma, or a previous episode of wheezing requiring treatment.

The Emergency Department Asthma Care Pathway (EDACP) from Lung Health Foundation and partners is a proactive tool that provides considerations for asthma management based on Asthma Guidelines.

19/08/2022

Did you know that 16% of annual lung cancer deaths in Canada are caused by a radioactive gas called radon? At high levels, this carcinogen presents a major health concern for Canadians as it is present in all homes across Canada in varying levels. Learn more about radon and how your patients can check and manage the levels in their homes with machealth's free + certified course https://buff.ly/3lOcpHG

16/08/2022

What is an asthma action plan and why is it important?

An asthma action plan is a personalized tool that aids patients with the self-management of their asthma.

The asthma action plan follows a traffic light system (green, yellow, and red zones).

Green zone = Maintain therapy

Yellow zone = Step-up therapy

Red zone = Get help now

The different zones help patients determine their level of health, guiding them on the appropriate steps they should be taking.

Learn more in this free + certified machealth course: https://buff.ly/3OdyYCb

05/08/2022

It’s well-known that human brain development occurs rapidly in the early years of life. Due to this, supportive environments and nurturing experiences are crucial.

McMaster University’s enhanced 18-month well-baby visit course aims to educate and inform primary care physicians on the 18-month well-baby visit and its importance. The course covers some background on child development, reviews relevant neuroscience research, and discusses standardized assessment tools like the Rourke baby record and the Looksee checklist.

Learn all about Ontario’s enhanced 18-month well-baby visit in this free + certified machealth course: https://buff.ly/3zUOmP8

03/08/2022

In Canada, it is believed that heat-related illnesses are underreported by patients, clients, and healthcare workers.

As a result, we likely do not realize the true extent of the consequences heat has on the health of the Canadian population.

It’s important that we pay more attention to extreme heat events and their consequences as they can be quite severe.

Extreme heat events may cause heat-related illnesses such as heat edema, heat syncope, and heat stroke, as well as intensify certain pre-existing chronic conditions.

Learn more about extreme heat events in this free machealth course:

Accredited CPD for health care providers on the dangers of extreme heat.