Canada’s Emergency Physicians gather here to stay connected, informed, and inspired. Born out of the need for collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic, National Grand Rounds has evolved into a vital platform for sharing cutting-edge evidence, tackling difficult issues in emergency medicine, and fostering a nationwide community of practice. From rural clinics to urban trauma centres, this accredited webinar series brings together diverse voices to explore clinical innovations, health equity, and the future of emergency care in Canada. Join us as we learn, lead, and advocate—together.
Wednesday, December 10th
1400 ET / 1100 PT
The Agitated Older Adult in the ED: Caring Better
Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- List 3 techniques to recognize and manage agitated older adults due to delirium and dementia (BPSD) (Medical Expert, Scholar)
- Describe the benefits of delirium screening and management pathways in the ED (Leader, Collaborator, Medical Expert)
- Identify 3 ways to improve care of older adults at risk of agitation in the ED (Leader, Advocate)
Join us on Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
September 17, 2025 – Bleeding Edge: Optimizing Trauma Care with MHPs, Adjunctive Therapies, and Viscoelastic Testing
October 8, 2025 – Brag and Steal: Sharing Quality Improvement Projects for your Emergency Department
October 29, 2025 – Giving Feedback that Sticks and Receiving it With Purpose – An Approach to ED Specific Feedback Conversations
November 12, 2025 – Leading Edge Sepsis Care: Acting Quickly with Constrained Resources. Can We Meet the Expectations of Both the Public and Scientific Guidelines?
December 10, 2025 – The Agitated Older Adult in the ED: Caring Better
January 21, 2026 – Paving the Way Toward Career Longevity – A Panel
January 22, 2026 – A Simplicity Filter for Work-Life Greatness
February 11, 2026 – After the Tube: Evidence-Based Ventilation and Sedation in the ED
March 4, 2026 – Management of Bleeding and Tourniquet Use in the Rural ED
April 15, 2026 – H’s and TTE’s: POCUS in Cardiac Arrest
May 6, 2026 – High-Risk, Hard to See: Managing Hidden Trauma Threats in the ED
CAEP Members: To register for the full 2025/26 season, please email Danielle De Castro (ddecastro@caep.ca).
Overall National Grand Rounds Learning Objectives:
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Propose strategies to ensure career longevity. (Scholar, Professional)
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Apply up-to-date evidence to inform clinical decisions. (Medical Expert, Scholar)
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Support the advancement of Emergency Medicine in Canada by participating in forward-thinking discussions and initiative (Leader, Health Advocate, Professional)
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Demonstrate appreciation for CAEP and professional colleagues by actively engaging and contributing within a virtual platform (Collaborator, Health Advocate, Professional)
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. You may claim a maximum of 11 hours. Earn up to one (1) MOC Section 1 hour per webinar (credits are automatically calculated).
This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Quebec College of Family Physicians, a continuing professional development accrediting organization recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec and has been approved for up to 11 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.
Questions?
Please contact our CPD and Accreditation Coordinator, Danielle De Castro, at ddecastro@caep.ca.