Self-assessment program blood conservation and the management of perioperative blood transfusions in a patient

Jean-François Hardy1, Philippe Van der Linden2

  • 1University of Montréal, Montréal, Canada.

Insights

This program offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for members of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAS) and Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (CJA) subscribers. Participation in the self-assessment program aims to identify areas for professional growth.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Continuing Professional Development

Background:

  • The Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAS) and Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (CJA) offer a self-assessment program.
  • This program is designed to facilitate professional growth and learning for medical professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the structure and benefits of the CAS/CJA Self-Assessment Program.
  • To encourage participation for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits.

Main Methods:

  • Members and subscribers are directed to read introductory materials and cited articles.
  • Problem-based learning (PBL) sessions are accessible via the CJA website (www.cja-jca.org).

Main Results:

  • Completion of the program grants ten hours of CPD under section 3.
  • Participants can claim a total of 20 Maintenance of Certification credits.

Conclusions:

  • The program emphasizes learning and identifying areas for improvement, with no requirement for success.
  • Participation is a valuable tool for ongoing professional development in surgery and anesthesia.

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