Continuing Competency Program – Open Forum Feedback Session

As we strive to complete the development of the CDHM Continuing Competency Program (CCP), we would like to invite you to join us at an Open Forum Feedback Session. The purpose of the session is to introduce the CCP to the membership and allow members the opportunity to ask questions, discuss its components and provide feedback. The discussion and feedback portion of the meeting will be conducted by an outside facilitator.

WHEN: Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
WHERE: The Fairmont Winnipeg, Wellington Ballroom
WHY:
1. To provide information on the trends of Continuing Competency programs in North America and the rationale for what has been developed by the CDHM.
2. To provide an overview of the CCP and the manner in which it will be implemented.
3. To provide information on the documents and forms that will support the CCP. This will entail a walk-through of the CCP Package and the related forms.
4. To gather feedback from the membership on the program, documents and forms.

In order to allow members from outside Winnipeg to attend the session without traveling, we are attempting to arrange web conferencing for the event. Out of town participants will need access to a computer with internet capabilities and a telephone. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in attending the session by this means.

We would respectfully request that all participants RSVP by phone or email to the CDHM at 204-219-2678 or cdhm@cdhm.info prior to January 26th.

We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the CDHM office.

More information regarding the CCP can be found in the upcoming newsletter.

Interested in Providing Dental Hygiene Care in a Non-Traditional Setting?

The University of Manitoba, Centre for Community Oral Health is looking for Registered Dental Hygienists to provide clinical care, education and health promotion to isolated First Nations communities in North Western Ontario. The successful candidates will spend on average two weeks per visit in these communities with travel, accommodations and food provided. Generous compensation for services will be provided.

Requirements:
• must be registered with the College of Dental Hygienist of Ontario www.cdho.org
• current CPR certification
• possess adequate third party liability and malpractice insurance
• willing to consent to Health Canada Security Clearance
• possess valid Driver’s License

Interested?

To join our team, send resume and all documentation (or explanation ofpending requirements) to:

Attention: Mary Bertone, RDH
Centre for Community Oral Health
P129-780 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
Tel: 204-789-3387
Fax: 204-789-3951
Email: bertone@cc.umanitoba.ca

2010 RENEWAL INFORMATION

Watch your mailboxes for the 2010 Renewal Documents coming soon! The package will include the Annual Renewal Application Form, an additional information sheet that describes renewal requirements and the 2nd issue of CDHM Connections, the official newsletter of the CDHM.

Please note:
- Renewal forms and all supporting documentation is due by DECEMBER 1, 2009.
- Mail your form and documents to our new address:
109-420 Des Meurons, Wpg, MB R2H2N9