PRE-CONFERENCE
COURSES & WORKSHOPS

The Airway Interventions and Management in Emergencies (AIME) course has been providing valued and practical hands-on airway management learning experiences for clinicians around the world for over 26 years. AIME educators are experienced (and entertaining) clinical instructors who understand the varied work environments of practicing clinicians. Whether you work in a large, high volume centre or a small remote setting, AIME will provide a practical approach for airway management in emergencies. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: ​1. Practice making acute care airway management decisions. 2. Organize a practical staged approach to airway management.  3. Choose the most appropriate method of airway management based on a variety of patient presentations.

HEARTS courses provide highly-interactive, small group discussions to teach a systematic and practical approach to ECG interpretation. HEARTS courses were featured as pre-conference courses for CAEP 2023 and 2025. This new course, HEARTS Emergencies, covers a variety of cardiovascular, metabolic and toxic emergencies, where accurate ECG interpretation can change patient management. www.heartsECGcourse.com Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Learn a systematic approach to ECG interpretation 2. Practice applying systematic ECG interpretation to a variety of emergencies 3. Take away key clinical pearls that can be used on your next shift

This course covers a scenic group bike ride through Winnipeg's Exchange District on your way to two local breweries. At the brewery you will sample some locally produced beer, all while learning about ultrasound guided nerve blocks with hands-on experience from our expert faculty. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Review safety of regional anesthesia in EM practice and how to incorporate this into your ED.  2.Review the basics of ultrasound needle guidance 3. Review core blocks that can be used in EM practice

TRIK is a simulation-based course designed for health care providers who manage pediatric trauma patients, with a focus on the roles of team leader and team members. The course includes a mixture of simulation scenarios, group lectures and technical skills sessions for practicing procedures. The format provides healthcare providers hands-on experience in a safe and experiential learning environment. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the differences between adult and child pathophysiology, 2. Conduct a primary and secondary survey for pediatric trauma cases, 3. Recognize, diagnose and manage common trauma-related pediatric injuries, 4. Recognize and consider ethical issues related to pediatric trauma, 5. Interpret diagnostic images for pediatric trauma cases, and 6. Determine the appropriate steps to prepare for the transport of a pediatric trauma patient.

The Dynamix Workshop is a half-day, interactive session designed for emergency physicians who want to better understand their own leadership and communication styles. Using the Dynamix profile, participants will explore how they process information, engage in discussion, respond to conflict, and influence others within diverse professional settings. Through guided reflection and practical activities, attendees will build greater self-awareness and learn strategies to communicate more clearly, adapt effectively to others, and lead with confidence. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. ​Identify their personal leadership and communication preferences using the Dynamix framework 2. Apply strategies to adjust communication style to improve clarity, rapport, and influence in clinical and non-clinical interactions 3. Develop a personalized action plan for leveraging their Dynamix profile in everyday professional interactions and future leadership opportunities

CASTED: Emergency is a hands-on ED Orthopedics Course - highlighting a better ED ortho approach. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe a better ED orthopedic approach 2. Describe common pitfalls in history, physical and imaging studies 3. Describe an ED-focused approach to fracture management (reductions and disposition)

This pre-conference course is designed for emergency medicine providers at any stage of their mechanical ventilation journey—no previous experience required. Whether you’re looking to build a foundational understanding or deepen your expertise in ventilator management, this interactive, hands-on session will equip you with practical skills and confidence for your next shift. Our team has invested significant effort in making traditionally complex concepts straightforward and immediately applicable. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the principles of positive pressure ventilation and its impact on patient hemodynamics, oxygenation, and ventilation (including the concept of the V/Q ratio) 2. Identify and differentiate goals and targets for mechanical ventilation in emergency and prehospital settings, in order to apply appropriate control and pressure support modes 3. Interpret key ventilator waveforms to guide initial settings and ongoing adjustments for optimal patient management

Join the CMPA and the CAEP QI & Patient Safety Committee in a brand new workshop to explore how to improve quality and safety in your ED. In this half day pre-conference workshop, you will be motivated and empowered to create sustainable change in your ED. By exploring the factors which govern success and failure in our complex clinical environment, you will leave with tools to help drive meaningful changes in quality and safety in your department. This course is suitable for any level of previous experience, and will be of interest to anyone interested in any type of improvement work in quality and safety. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Examine how system complexity influences improvement interventions in the ED 2. Practice assessing areas for improvement in the ED 3. Identify strategies to engage an interdisciplinary team in designing patient centered improvement solutions

The opiate crisis has a significant impact in our emergency departments. Overt overdoses, co-occurring substance use, infections, houselessness, years of life loss, frequent users of EDs, moral distress amongst staff, care provider’s biases, lack of resources and outpatient wrap around pathways, are but a few of the complex aspects of OUD in ED. The opportunity to impact those who use opiates in emergency departments is large and for most part untapped. We want to honour the facts that our emergency teams are exhausted, overburdened, overwhelmed and provide them with knowledge, skills and resources to improve this care in their departments. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. To share qualitative and quantitative evidence of the need, success and challenges of Emergency Department Opiate Antagonist Treatment (ED OAT) care. 2. To share interdisciplinary successes and opportunities of growth from those who have gone before with ED OAT care 3. To provide a “toolkit” for ED team members to start their journey of being OAT prescribers and care providers in our EDs