The Geriatric Education Series
A two-day virtual course is held semi-annually to support and education healthcare practitioners working with older adults in their professional roles.
Geriatric Education Series – March 3rd and 10th, 2026
- Date: March 3rd and 10th, 2026
- Time: 08:00AM to 4:00PM
Format:
The 2-Day Geriatric Education Series consists of in-class didactic sessions & interactive, case-based learning taught by healthcare professionals. The Geriatric Education Series takes place twice yearly either in-person or virtually.
Topics :
Formal didactic & integrated case-based sessions on dementia, delirium, depression, mobility, falls, capacity and living with risk.
Target Audience :
Health care practitioners working with frail older adults along the continuum of care; community, outpatient, emergency department, inpatient, long-term care.
What is in it for me?
- Increase your knowledge on the comprehensive geriatric assessment approach to care.
- Apply this knowledge to case scenarios.
- Enhance your clinical expertise with regards to screening, assessing and/or intervening with frail older adults with complex health problems.
- Learn how to incorporate topics within the comprehensive geriatric assessment into your daily practice.
- Network with peers.
Speakers
Chantal Foidart
Presenter
OT Reg. (Ont.)/Erg. Aut. (Ont).
Geriatric Assessor, Geriatric Assessment Outreach Team (GAOT), Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario, Bruyere
Dr. Allen Huang
Presenter
The Ottawa Hospital
Dr. Lisa Walker
Presenter
Ph.D., C. Psych.
Clinical Neuropsychologist, In-patient Consultation Service, The Ottawa Hospital
Jennifer Koop
Presenter
RN MN GNC(C)
Advanced Practice Nurse, Geriatrics, The Ottawa Hospital
Lisa White
Presenter
RN BScN, CPMHN (c)
Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach and Behaviour Supports Ontario, Champlain with The Royal
Cheryl McShane
Presenter
Geriatric Assessor, Geriatric Assessment Outreach Team (GAOT), Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario, Queensway Carleton Hospital
Christine Lalonde
Presenter
RN, BScN, MN, GNC (C)
The Ottawa Hospital
