Continuing Professional Development | Medicine and Life Saving | University of Manitoba

We provide evidence-informed educational opportunities to medical professionals in order to support life-long learning, competence, and sustained practice development, in a culturally safe and responsive manner, also considering the context of team-based care.

University of Manitoba CPD Needs Assessment Survey 2026

We invite all primary care providers (e.g., family physicians, allied health providers) to participate in our annual needs assessment survey.  We would greatly appreciate your insights as to what your learning needs are and how you would like this content to be delivered. 

The survey will take around 10 minutes, is anonymous, confidential, and mobile friendly.  The survey will close on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Thank you in advance for your time and valuable input. 

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Fridays at the University: Dermatology Day

Strengthen your dermatologic assessment and management skills with a session designed for primary care providers. You’ll learn to confidently diagnose and treat common skin conditions in both children and adults, while sharpening your ability to identify cancerous and precancerous lesions. The session also explores how dermatologic signs can reveal underlying systemic diseases and emphasizes early detection, evidence-based treatment, and patient education. With a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, you’ll gain the tools to recognize how skin conditions present across different skin tones and adapt your care accordingly.

Date: March 13, 2026
Time: 8:20 AM – 1:20 PM
Credits: Earn up to 4.5 Mainpro+ credits and earn up to 4.5 MOC (Section 1) credits hours 

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Stroke Imaging

Manitoba Stroke Day 2026

Enhancing Stroke Care Across Manitoba!

Manitoba Stroke Day is a full day of education about stroke and related cerebrovascular diseases. This will include hyper acute, acute, inpatient and outpatient managements of stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), stroke prevention at the family physician’s office, management of atrial fibrillations and uses of anticoagulation, TIA recognitions and managements, stroke in the young, brain images in stroke and an update on Stroke Rehabilitation.

An In-Person and Online Event!

April 24, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Winnipeg Art Gallery / Digitally Through the University of Manitoba

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HIV Prevention Can't Wait

HIV Prevention and Treatment for Women and Priority Populations

HIV Prevention Can’t Wait offers a focused, practical update on HIV prevention in the Prairie provinces. Participants will learn about current HIV trends, available PrEP options, and who is eligible to start PrEP, with clear comparisons of indications, side effects, and limitations. The session emphasizes evidence-based, real-world approaches to delivering PrEP in primary care and community settings, leaving attendees confident to counsel patients at risk and initiate PrEP when indicated.

An In-Person and Online Event!

April 27, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
RBC Convention Centre / Digitally Through the University of Manitoba

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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Registration for NRP in 2026 is now open!

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is a nationally recognized training course designed for healthcare professionals who may be involved in the resuscitation of newborns, including physicians, nurses, midwives, and respiratory therapists.

The course combines online learning with hands-on, instructor-led simulation to teach the essential skills and systematic approach needed to manage newborns in distress. 

See all upcoming dates & register today!

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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

The leading advanced resuscitation program empowering healthcare providers to save young lives in respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies.

Our PALS Provider course will help you to develop individual skills – as a member of a healthcare team – in simulated real-life situations that mirror your work life in which you’ll need to recognize and respond to cardiopulmonary arrests or other cardiovascular emergencies involving pediatric patients.

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Have an idea for a topic?

We are always looking for ways to improve our programming. If you have an idea for a topic, or a suggestion for a program we don’t currently offer, please let us know!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my password?

You can reset your password here.

If you do not receive your password reset email within 15 minutes, please check your junk mail or spam folder, since some sensitive filters may inadvertently catch system-generated messages.

If you still can’t log in, please contact us. We make every effort to respond to phone calls and email messages as quickly as possible during weekday business hours.

Do I need to update my profile?

All registrants are asked to complete a profile and must be logged in to their account when registering. It is important to keep your profile updated. Your personal information is kept strictly confidential, but accurate, anonymized general information is helpful for us and our speakers in a variety of ways. We take this record keeping on your behalf very seriously.

A general understanding of the makeup of the audience allows program content to be better tailored to the unique needs of the participants. Simply put, speakers like to know who they’re presenting to. Our department also undertakes research into the effectiveness of our CPD programs, and anonymous demographic data is essential for this work.

Finally, your profile is part of your learner record, linked to the receipts and certificates, which are provided as proof of attendance for credit. Correspondence from our office will only be sent to your current primary email address that is listed in your account profile. It is important to keep your email address current.

You can update your profile under My Account –> Account Profile in the menus at the top right when you are logged in. 

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I've registered for an event and can't attend. Can I get a refund?

Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:

  • More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
  • Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.

Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.

Do I need to print a ticket?

No ticket is required. We know you’re coming!

We will check you in by name when you arrive at in-person events. For live, virtual events, check in procedures will be communicated to you by email prior to the event date. Once you have checked in by name, we’ll record your attendance and your certificate will be formatted. Please give us up to 7 days to record your attendance.

I attended an event. How do I get my certificate?

Sign into your account using the Log In link at the top right.

Once you are logged in choose My Account from the top menu, and then scroll down to My Event Registrations and Certificates. You can then generate a receipt and/or a certificate for any of your registered courses.

Please remember, it can take up to 7 days after an event for your certificate to become available.

Thank you for attending!

Are you able to accommodate dietary restrictions?

We use a variety of caterers for our events and programs and may be unable to provide information about specific ingredients/allergens. However, we can usually accommodate vegetarian/vegan or gluten free (friendly) on request, IN ADVANCE. Please contact the program coordinator associated with your event or program for further information.

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