UBC CPD: Supporting youth who use substances

This workshop will explore the current landscape of substance use among youth in BC, including the social and environmental factors that shape it. Participants will learn practical approaches for building trust, offering effective care, and connecting youth and their families with the right supports. Through case examples and collaborative discussion, attendees will strengthen their skills and confidence in responding to substance use and related challenges in this population.

Note: This is an interactive workshop with case based discussion and engagement in QI activities required. Please only register if you are able to complete the full program.

Skills gained:

• Improve confidence in assessing and managing substance use among children and youth
• Utilize the Youth Substance Use clinical care pathway in practice
• Practice using motivational interviewing techniques when working with youth
• Utilize CYSU resources when working with patients and their families
• Discuss barriers to children and youth accessing substance use health care and identify potential solutions and pathways to address them
• Utilize clinical data (e.g., from EMR or Health Data Coalition Discover) for practice quality improvement

How to join:

• For more information and to register, visit UBC CPD

CME: The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program (MOC) of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 3.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated). This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 3.0 Mainpro+® Certified Assessment Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.

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