Education & Training

TORONTO – In recent years, healthcare has accounted for more privacy breaches than any other industry. The number of incidents continues to rise as healthcare institutions are frequently in the news for mismanaging personal health information. Ensure that your organization knows how to handle breaches with an Osgoode Certificate in Privacy Law and Information Management in Healthcare. Read More

HALIFAX – Densitas Inc., a global provider of A.I. technologies for digital mammography and breast screening, announced a partnership with Mammography Educators to offer an artificial intelligence-powered platform for telehealth technologist training in mammography facilities. Read More

TORONTO – A large survey of Canadians has found that while they overwhelmingly approve of virtual healthcare – as it helps reduce barriers and improve access to care providers – nearly six in 10 Canadians feel they don’t know enough about digital health apps and services. Read More

TORONTO – In 2020, as a healthcare organization or advisor, you are under increased pressure and scrutiny. Ensuring you understand your legal responsibilities and being able to effectively reduce and manage your legal risk has never been more critical. Now in its 10th year, OsgoodePD’s Certificate in Clinical Risk, Negligence and Claims Management in Healthcare, has been specifically developed for healthcare professionals and their advisors to respond to these challenges. Read More

KITCHENER, Ont. – Two Ontario colleges have partnered with ParaMed, a home-care services company, to offer free courses that certify personal support workers in a bid to address a shortage of the employees during the pandemic. Read More

TORONTO – A $250-million gift will be dedicated to the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospital network, advancing its leadership as a global centre of excellence in human health and healthcare. Read More

TORONTO – Data breaches and cybersecurity incidents are on the rise across all industries, and have become a top business concern. As a legal or business professional working to protect information, how confident are you that you have the most up-to-date knowledge and tactics to ensure a cyber-resilient organization? Read More

WATERLOO, Ont. – This program brings participants up to speed on the growing role of connected health applications – such as the Internet of Things (IoT), remote care, and disease and lifestyle management – in facilitating more efficient and effective care and supporting the shift from hospital to community-based care. Read More

VANCOUVER and TORONTO – To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Accenture and Motive.io have created life-like virtual reality training solution that teaches healthcare workers how to safely put on and take off personal protective equipment (PPE). The training system was developed in collaboration with University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Women’s Hospital. Read More

OTTAWA – To drive change in the culture of medicine and promote health and wellness in the medical profession, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has launched the CMA Physician Wellness Hub (the Hub), an online platform that provides key resources, virtual community as well as confidential support and counselling to physicians, learners and their families. Read More