Education
Formal:
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Athabasca University (January, 2022 - Present)
Currently enrolled in the Master of Health Studies Program
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Conestoga College (2015-2017)
Completed the continuing education certificate program: Palliative Care.
University of Waterloo (Renison University College) (2005-2009)
Graduate of the Honours Diploma in Social Development Studies and Honours Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree.
Informal:
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2024)
Completed the online professional development course Understanding Stigma.
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Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (2015 - Present)
Virtual attendance at the College's Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) 2021 -Diversity and Change in Society and Practice.
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Annual completion of Continuing Competence Program - including standards and ethics review, goal-setting, and completion and documentation of professional development activities in support of practice interests and improvement.
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United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries (2008-2009)
Placement student - Focusing on non-profit leadership, program funding, and community capacity-building.
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References
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Athabasca University (n.d.). Master of Health Studies. https://www.athabascau.ca/programs/summary/master-of-health-studies.html#summary
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Conestoga College: Continuing Education (n.d.). Palliative Care. https://continuing-education.conestogac.on.ca/programs/palliative-care
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University of Waterloo: School of Social Work (n.d.). Bachelor of Social Work. https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-social-work/bachelor-social-work
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Conestoga College's Continuing Education Certificate Program: Palliative Care aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of health professionals working with end-of-life patients and their families (Conestoga College, n.d.). The program focuses on key aspects in the provision of compassionate care including communication, ethics, comfort measures, the psychological and social implications of the palliative approach, and bereavement (Conestoga College, n.d.). A team approach to care is emphasized, and includes involvement from patient, family, health professionals, formal, and informal supports (Conestoga College, n.d.).
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The University of Waterloo (Renison University College) Bachelor of Social Work program provides focused education in social work theory, approach, and practice in effort to create knowledgable, competent, and passionate social work professionals (University of Waterloo, n.d.). The program combines formal instruction with field placements, and ongoing self-reflection and seeks to recognize the unique experiences, knowledge and perspectives that influence each student's practice and professional identity development (University of Waterloo, n.d.).
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (2018, January 11). Continuing
Competence Program [Video]. You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmy6T8YqS1w&t=152s