PACE Canada Workshops
PACE Canada Online training launched October 26, 2001!
Since PACE Canada was officially launched at the Family Medicine Forum 2000, the demand from providers across the country for PACE Canada training and materials has rapidly increased. In response to this demand, we have now developed the PACE Canada Online Training Module.
Available after October 26, 2001, the PACE Canada Online Training Module provides health care providers with ready and immediate access to all of the information they need on how to effectively counsel their patients in healthy active living. Endorsed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and provided free of charge to all PACE Canada subscribers, the PACE Canada Online Training Module effectively assists providers in their ongoing efforts to deliver high-quality, preventive health care to their patients. For more information or to register, please contact us .
Workshops
PACE Canada Training Workshops are also available to physicians and health care providers across Canada.
Training workshops last about two hours and are highly interactive, designed to provide practical opportunities for physicians in simulated practice settings. Topics include:
- reviewing and discussing different counseling scenarios
- developing effective practice strategies (including dealing with the resistant patient)
- addressing patient barriers to physical activity
- maximizing the effectiveness of counseling in clinical settings
- dealing with high risk populations
- integrating PACE Canada into different practice settings
- tailoring PACE Canada to suit your practice style
PACE Canada Training Workshops can be arranged by contacting Mathilde Costa, Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, (613) 233-5528, ext. 23 or by email.
PACE Canada training workshops must have a minimum participation of 15 health care providers. PACE Canada provides the PACE Canada tools and experienced trainers. The cost of a PACE Canada workshop is $1200 plus cost of travel and hotel (prices are subject to change without notice) for the PACE Canada trainer. For more information, contact PACE Canada at the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute.
How can you organize a PACE Canada training workshop in your area?
PACE Canada workshops can be arranged by any organization interested in training their health-care professionals in how to use the physical activity and nutrition interventions included in PACE Canada. Such organizations might include community health units, hospitals, private practices, and other healthcare associations. We can provide you a sample invitation letter, including a check list to assist you in your planning.
Why should you use PACE Canada?
The program works! New Canadian studies reveal that it does not require special medical training and the resources and tools have been found to be effective in increasing physical activity levels of patients. It incorporates Health Canada’s 4 Guides to Healthy Physical Activity and is based on proven behaviour-change techniques. It also addresses important barriers to physical activity counselling, requiring only 2-5 minutes of a provider’s time to administer. The intervention consists of 4 simple steps:
- Select and inform patients,
- Administer assessment,
- Advise patients, and
- Follow up with patients.
For research articles on PACE, please visit our Reference section or download the PACE Canada Fact Sheet.