Health-Care Symposium
Addressing Diversity
and Equitable Care
Virtual Event • Saturday, November 23 • 12:00-4:00 PM ET
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is hosting on November 23, 2024, the virtual CPS Health-Care Symposium: Addressing Diversity and Equitable Care. This half-day event will focus on addressing the unique needs of diverse patient populations and provide health-care professionals with the latest tools, knowledge and critical CPS content updates to make their practice more inclusive.
This event is accredited for 3 CEUs under CCCEP file #8002-2024-3911-C-P.
Learning Objectives
This event will support health-care professionals with knowledge, skills and resources needed to provide compassionate and equitable care to all patients, regardless of their background and identity. More specifically, it will:
- Provide health-care professionals with the latest clinical updates and evidence-based practices for dermatological considerations among people of colour for sensitive and effective patient care.
- Discuss the unique health challenges affecting trans patients, to foster a more inclusive healthcare environment where health-care professionals are equipped to address the specific needs of transgender and non-binary individuals.
- Share insights and strategies for managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) among gender diverse populations, to understand nuances and challenges faced by these groups in accessing healthcare.
Topics
- Dermatological Considerations in Skin of Colour
- Caring for Gender Diverse Patients in Clinical Practice
- Inclusive UTI Care: Addressing Gender Diversity in Pharmacy Practice
Speakers
Keynote
Danielle Paes, PharmD,
Chief Pharmacy Officer, CPhA
Dermatological Considerations
Ravina Sanghera, BSc.Pharm, MHSE, PharmD, Associate Professor,
University of Alberta
Gender Diversity in Clinical Practice
Greg Richard, RPh, BSc(Pharm), Pharmacy Owner/Pharmacist, Boyd’s Pharmasave
Inclusive UTI Care
Brett Barrett, RPh, BScH, BScPhm, Clinical Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo
Inclusive UTI Care
Kyle Wilby, BSP, ACPR, PharmD, PhD, Professor and Director of the College of Pharmacy, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University
Closing Remarks
Sarah Jennings, BSc, BScPhm,
RPh, PharmD,
Editor-in-Chief, CPhA
