Welcome to a new month of learning and professional development opportunities! October brought insightful sessions, workshops, and chances for skill-building. Here’s a quick look back at October and what’s coming up in November.

Health Guest Speaker Webinar: Indigenous Perspectives of Health and Culturally Safe Care

This session will deepen your understanding of Indigenous perspectives of health, wellness, and medicine, as well as provide you with greater insight into some of the challenges faced by Indigenous patients in the healthcare system, and what you as a health professional can do to provide culturally safe, compassionate care. 

Webinar Details:

• Topic: Indigenous Perspectives of Health and Culturally Safe Care
• Date: Monday, November 27, 2024
• Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Registration is open to all CNI students. Everyone interested should contact akassymova@rrc.ca. Don’t miss out!

October 2024 Recap:

Enhanced Skills for CELBAN Workshops

October launched our Enhanced Skills for CELBAN series, supporting nursing-specific communication skills through targeted writing and speaking tasks. Workshops included Opinion Letters on October 16 and 18 and Talking About Current Health Issues on October 23 and 25, offering participants valuable practice in clear, accurate communication for healthcare settings.

“It was a great workshop, informative with lots of insights on how to approach to answer each of the CELBAN tasks that’s required,” says Vincent Balbenta. 

Standardized Patients Workshop

Our first Standardized Patients Workshop took place on October 25, allowing participants to practice health history interviews in a realistic setting with simulated patients. Through this unique experience, students can choose to conduct interviews or observe their peers in action.

Managing Your Stress in Challenging Situations

Our October 30 webinar, led by RRC Polytech Counsellor Justin Penner, focused on managing stress in healthcare settings. Justin shared effective strategies for coping with workplace pressures, helping participants build resilience in high-stress scenarios.

Upcoming in November 2024:

Enhanced Skills for CELBAN Workshops

For students involved in CELBAN preparation and related programs, we’re excited to continue our workshops designed to hone essential communication skills:

• Talking About Current Health Issues: November 5
• Writing Narrative Report: November 6 and November 15

Spaces are limited, so keep an eye on your inbox for registration details or contact Aigerim at akassymova@rrc.ca to secure your spot.

Standardized Patients Workshops

Our next workshop in this series will be an in-person session held at the Elgin Avenue Campus.

• Date: November 12 (in-person)
  For those who can’t attend in person, two online sessions will also be available:
• Online Sessions: November 18 and November 21

These workshops include both pre- and post-workshop activities to enhance your experience.

Winter Intake Open for IEHP Online Courses

Registration is now open for our Winter intake! Explore our range of courses designed to support internationally educated healthcare professionals. Visit the CNI Health page to learn more about the programs and how to apply.