Health professionals
We are committed to helping KGH staff keep pace with the latest developments and best practices in their fields so they can continue giving our patients the outstanding care they deserve.
With clinical educators on all units, an active Leadership and Learning Services department and the technology to connect with the world, we have the supports in place to ensure that your education continues throughout your KGH experience. Clinical education
Our commitment to learning extends from the classroom to the patient care floors. Our clinical educators work directly with our healthcare professionals, ensuring that you’re comfortable with the latest techniques and equipment.
Leadership and Learning Services
Our Leadership and Learning Services department exists to connect KGH learners with learning opportunities. Here are a few of the learning opportunities available to you:
Orientation for new staff and students
Leadership development
Team performance assessment and skill development
Nursing education
Change management support
Workplace communication workshops
Human resource management workshops
Customized workplace training and group facilitation
We also support learning through:
Online library access and librarian support
Conference room bookings
Exam proctoring for distance education
Virtual learning
As a member of the Ontario Telemedicine Network, we can keep you connected with over 925 member organizations across the province and beyond. KGH healthcare professionals use the Ontario Telemedicine Network every day meet with patients, participate in learning opportunities and share their expertise with their peers. Here are just a few of the ways we’re making the most of our virtual learning technology:
Clinical consults
Not only does telemedicine technology allow you to consult with off-site patients, it also lets you stay in touch with your external colleagues and meet new colleagues at remote sites.
Rounds
Telemedicine is helping us expand the scope of our rounds by making them available to off-site practitioners. It also allows you to take part in educational events at other healthcare facilities. Doctors in our stroke program currently use videoconferencing facilities to take part in stroke rounds in Calgary. KGH staff present at conferences using videoconferencing technology. Practitioners in the Cancer Centre routinely participate in case conference rounds with other hospitals. Educational opportunities are also available online through webcasts.
Networking
Telemedicine isn’t just for clinical learning. Our healthcare practitioners use it to attend corporate and administrative events, including professional association meetings and present at conferences.
Not sure how to use telemedicine? We have resources to help you get connected. Between our telemedicine advisor, our written process guide and an enthusiastic peer support network, you’ll have all the support you need to make virtual learning a part of your life. For more information, call the telemedicine advisor at KGH extension 6586.