Unity Health Toronto - Student Centre

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Perspectives
2024-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Perspectives
This highly interactive 2-hour activity allows learners to explore different perspectives as related to discharge decisions for a case study. Learners will also be given the opportunity to learn about their own style for decision making.
Objectives:

Learn about your style and the style of others when solving problems.
Learn the value in differing perspectives when making decisions.
Learn value of collaboration in solving complex problems.

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit.

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 4 of 4
2024-02-27 14:30 - 16:00 | Unity Health Toronto – rooms TBD
Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 4 of 4
This learning activity consists of four weekly 1.5 hour facilitated sessions with shadowing opportunities in-between the weekly sessions. Learners are expected to participate in all 4 sessions. Small groups are required to present a small final presentation.
Location:
Across Unity Health Toronto (St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare & St. Joseph’s Health Centre)
Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
This learning activity is approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare and Education (CACHE) for IPE credit (IPE component in a practice setting) and will take place in-person at each of our hospital sites.

CL – Structured Placement
Location TBA

Date/Time
4 parts from Tuesday, February 06 – 27, 2024

Tuesday, February 06 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 1 & 2
Observe collaboration

Tuesday, February 13 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 2 & 3
Collaborate with a team member

Tuesday, February 20 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 3 & 4
Shadow a team member

Tuesday, February 27 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Presentation and Wrap Up

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 3 of 4
2024-02-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Unity Health Toronto – rooms TBD
Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 3 of 4
This learning activity consists of four weekly 1.5 hour facilitated sessions with shadowing opportunities in-between the weekly sessions. Learners are expected to participate in all 4 sessions. Small groups are required to present a small final presentation.
Location:
Across Unity Health Toronto (St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare & St. Joseph’s Health Centre)
Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
This learning activity is approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare and Education (CACHE) for IPE credit (IPE component in a practice setting) and will take place in-person at each of our hospital sites.

CL – Structured Placement
Location TBA

Date/Time
4 parts from Tuesday, February 06 – 27, 2024

Tuesday, February 06 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 1 & 2
Observe collaboration

Tuesday, February 13 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 2 & 3
Collaborate with a team member

Tuesday, February 20 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 3 & 4
Shadow a team member

Tuesday, February 27 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Presentation and Wrap Up

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 2 of 4
2024-02-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Unity Health Toronto – rooms TBD
Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 2 of 4
This learning activity consists of four weekly 1.5 hour facilitated sessions with shadowing opportunities in-between the weekly sessions. Learners are expected to participate in all 4 sessions. Small groups are required to present a small final presentation.
Location:
Across Unity Health Toronto (St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare & St. Joseph’s Health Centre)
Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
This learning activity is approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare and Education (CACHE) for IPE credit (IPE component in a practice setting) and will take place in-person at each of our hospital sites.

CL – Structured Placement
Location TBA

Date/Time
4 parts from Tuesday, February 06 – 27, 2024

Tuesday, February 06 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 1 & 2
Observe collaboration

Tuesday, February 13 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 2 & 3
Collaborate with a team member

Tuesday, February 20 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 3 & 4
Shadow a team member

Tuesday, February 27 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Presentation and Wrap Up

Compassion & De-escalation
2024-02-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Compassion & De-escalation
During this session learners are introduced to the concept of escalation and using a compassionate approach to de-escalate a situation. Learners will have the opportunity to hear a patient’s perspective, work in small groups and problem solve different approaches.
Objectives:

Acquire an appreciation of patient’s perspectives while providing care.
Reflect on person-centered care as well as empathy for an individual and describe a de-escalation technique used for reducing responsive behaviours.
Discuss and recommend strategies that support empathetic interactions with patients and create meaningful team interactions with patients.

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit.

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 1 of 4
2024-02-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Unity Health Toronto – rooms TBD
Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (in person) – Part 1 of 4
This learning activity consists of four weekly 1.5 hour facilitated sessions with shadowing opportunities in-between the weekly sessions. Learners are expected to participate in all 4 sessions. Small groups are required to present a small final presentation.
Location:
Across Unity Health Toronto (St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare & St. Joseph’s Health Centre)
Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
This learning activity is approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare and Education (CACHE) for IPE credit (IPE component in a practice setting) and will take place in-person at each of our hospital sites.

CL – Structured Placement
Location TBA

Date/Time
4 parts from Tuesday, February 06 – 27, 2024

Tuesday, February 06 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 1 & 2
Observe collaboration

Tuesday, February 13 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 2 & 3
Collaborate with a team member

Tuesday, February 20 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 3 & 4
Shadow a team member

Tuesday, February 27 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Presentation and Wrap Up

Collaborative Learning - Compassion Fatigue
2024-02-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Compassion Fatigue
This session guides learners through the concepts of compassion fatigue and resiliency. Learners have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and will leave the session with resources to support their resiliency.
Objectives:

Define Compassion fatigue and resilience.
Explain how team functioning can impact team member resilience.
Consider how the introduced tools can be used to recognize compassion fatigue symptoms, improve resilience, and support maintenance of resilience over time.

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit.

Wellness Debrief
2024-02-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Wellness Debrief **
This is a 2-part activity.
Part 1: Students must have participated in a Unity Health-led wellness activity prior to participating in the Debrief. Click here to find out more about the wellness opportunities.
Part 2: The debrief will link interprofessional collaboration competencies with team wellness and resilience. Students will reflect on their wellbeing experiences, share resources and consider the importance of wellness practices in relation to healthcare teamwork.
*If you have questions about whether an event you attended would be considered a Unity Health-led wellness activity please email robyn.davies@unityhealth.to
Objectives:

Identify wellness resources (from academic, clinical & open source)
Describe participation in a wellness activity.
Reflect on the impact of wellness on team functioning, with specific attention to interprofessional collaboration, and
Make a commitment to enhance how you practice wellness.

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit.

Test
2024-01-24 | St. Joseph’s Health Centre

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Exploring EDIA Concepts (Part 3)
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Exploring EDIA Concepts (Part 3)
Objectives:

To be announced

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom

Collaborative Learning Student Series – Compassion Fatigue
2023-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Compassion Fatigue
Objectives:

Define Compassion fatigue and resilience
Explain how team functioning can impact team member resilience
Consider how the introduced tools can be used to recognize compassion fatigue symptoms, improve resilience, and support maintenance of resilience over time

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement - Week 4 of 4
2023-12-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom or In-person
Collaborative Learning Structured Placement (In-person)
This learning activity consists of four weekly 1.5hour facilitated sessions with shadowing opportunities in-between the weekly sessions. Learners are expected to participate in all 4 sessions. Small groups are required to present a small final presentation.
Location:
Across Unity Health Toronto (St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare & St. Joseph’s Health Centre)
Registration:
Click this link to register
Accreditation:
This learning activity is approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare and Education (CACHE) for IPE credit (IPE component in a practice setting) and will take place in-person at each of our hospital sites.

CL – Structured Placement
Location TBA

Date/Time
4 parts from Wednesday, November 15 – December 6, 2023

November 15, 2023 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 1 & 2
Observe collaboration

November 22, 2023 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 2 & 3
Collaborate with a team member

November 29, 2023 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Facilitated Discussion

Between week 3 & 4
Shadow a team member

December 6, 2023 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Presentation and Wrap Up

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Exploring EDIA Concepts (Part 2)
2023-11-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Exploring EDIA Concepts (Part 2)
Objectives:

To be announced

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement - Week 3 of 4
2023-11-29 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom or In-person

Collaborative Learning Student Series - De-Escalation
2023-11-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: De-Escalation
Objectives:

To be announced

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Exploring EDIA Concepts (Part 1)
2023-11-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Exploring EDIA Concepts (Part 1)
Objectives:

To be announced

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement - Week 2 of 4
2023-11-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom or In-person

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Supported Conversations
2023-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Supported Conversations
Objectives:

Use skills for giving and receiving information from people who have communication difficulties

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Structured Placement - Week 1 of 4
2023-11-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Zoom or In-person

Collaborative Learning Student Series – Meet Your Professional Neighbour: Shadowing Activity and Debrief
2023-11-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Meet Your Professional Neighbour: Shadowing Activity and Debrief
Objectives:

Part 1: Shadow a Unity Health team member
Part 2: Facilitated Debrief of shadowing experience through an interprofessional lens

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom

Collaborative Learning Student Series – Wellness Debrief
2023-11-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom or In-person
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Wellness Debrief
**To participate in the Wellness debrief, learners must participate in at least one Unity Health Wellness Activity prior to debrief. Please review the Wellness Calendar to sign up for an event. Contact robyn.davies@unityhealth.to with any questions

Collaborative Learning Student Series - "My Disease Will Never Define Me": Exploring Empathy
2023-10-18 17:15 - 19:15 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: “My Disease Will Never Define Me” – Exploring the Impact of Empathy
Objectives:

Acquire an appreciation of patient’s perspectives while providing care
Describe a tool to use for creating empathy in individual and team interactions with a patient
Discuss strategies that support empathetic interaction with patients

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Person Centred Language
2023-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Person Centred Language
Objectives:

Describe the links between language and health equity
Define person-centred language
Understand the impact of person-centred language healthcare
Explain how PCL can impact Interprofessional communication and support patient/client/family centred care
Articulate the importance of PCL in enhancing equitable care

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Student Series: Wound Care
2023-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Pressure Injury Prevention & Management
During this interactive collaborative learning session, participants will learn about pressure injuries and the role of the team. Participants will have the opportunity to work through a facilitated case discussion.

Learners will gain knowledge regarding a holistic approach to pressure injury prevention and management within an acute care setting
Learners will be able to verbalize their roles and responsibilities as they relate to pressure injury prevention and management.
Learners will explore navigating an interprofessional conflict by using a problem based learning approach.
Learners will acknowledge how to engage participation of patient/family/community to promote pressure injury prevention and management.

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Perspectives
2023-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Perspectives
Objectives:

Learn about your style and the style of others when solving problems.
Learn the value in differing perspectives when making decisions.
Learn value of collaboration in solving complex problems.

Registration: Click here to register.
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Student Wellness Debrief
2023-08-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
This is a 2-part activity that allows learners to explore a Unity Health wellness experience and a small group, facilitated debrief; to unpack the impact of wellness on self, and teams.
** Learners must have attended a Wellness Activity in order to participate in the debrief.**
Objectives:

Identify wellness resources (from academic, clinical & open source)
Describe participation in a wellness activity
Reflect on the impact of wellness on team functioning, with specific attention to interprofessional collaboration, and
Make a commitment to enhance how you practice wellness

Part 1 – Wellness Activity (to be done prior to debrief session):
Learners must attend at least one Unity Health Wellness activity. Activities could include:

Guided Meditation
Journaling

For more information (including dates and times) and to register, follow the link to: July Virtual Wellness Breaks For more Wellness activity information see: July Wellness Calendar
Part 2 – Wellness Debrief:
During this 90-minute session learners will participate in a facilitated debrief of their wellness experience through and interprofessional lens.

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Supported Conversations
2023-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the Winter. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Supported Conversations
Objectives:

Use skills for giving and receiving information from people who have communication difficulties

Registration:
Click this link to register
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Person Centred Language
2023-07-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the Winter. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Person Centred Language
Objectives:

Describe the links between language and health equity
Define person-centred language
Understand the impact of person-centred language healthcare
Explain how PCL can impact Interprofessional communication and support patient/client/family centred care
Articulate the importance of PCL in enhancing equitable care

Registration:
Click this link to register
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Student Series: Wound Care
2023-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Pressure injury Prevention & Management
During this interactive collaborative learning session, participants will learn about pressure injuries and the role of the team. Participants will have the opportunity to work through a facilitated case discussion.

Learners will gain knowledge regarding a holistic approach to pressure injury prevention and management within an acute care setting
Learners will be able to verbalize their roles and responsibilities as they relate to pressure injury prevention and management.
Learners will explore navigating an interprofessional conflict by using a problem based learning approach.
Learners will acknowledge how to engage participation of patient/family/community to promote pressure injury prevention and management.

Registration:
Click this link to register
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.

Collaborative Learning Student Series - Perspectives
2023-06-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Collaborative Learning Student Series – Electives
The Collaborative Learning Student Series Electives will take place on various days and times throughout the year. Many of the activities have limited registration and learners are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot. Registration will be open 2 weeks prior to the event.
Program: Perspectives
Objectives:

Learn about your style and the style of others when solving problems.
Learn the value in differing perspectives when making decisions.
Learn value of collaboration in solving complex problems.

Registration:
Click this link to register
Accreditation:
These learning activities are approved by the University of Toronto, Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) for IPE credit and most will take place over Zoom.
