The Reflective Edge: Moving Beyond the Checklist to Meaningful Growth

In the evolving landscape of professional regulation, competence requires more than just meeting administrative requirements. The Reflective Edge is a conference designed to provide insight on how to bridge the gap between compliance-based reporting and genuine professional development.

This event brings together subject matter experts and solutions that other regulators have employed to help you move beyond the "checklist" mentality and foster a culture of lifelong learning and accountability.

Attendees can expect a curriculum rooted in evidence-based methodologies, specifically curated to meet the diverse needs of health regulators. The program is divided into three core pillars:

• Advanced Reflective Practice & Self-Assessment: Go deep into the mechanics of self-directed learning. You will learn how to design and implement frameworks that encourage members to critically evaluate their own practice and identify meaningful areas for growth.
• Strategic Remediation Opportunities: Moving beyond punitive measures, these sessions focus on proactive strategies for remediation. Learn how to support members through structured growth plans when competence gaps are identified.

• Diverse Regulatory Methodologies: Recognizing that "one size does not fit all," the workshop presents a variety of approaches. Whether you represent a large health college or a smaller non-health regulator, you will gain insights that are adaptable to your specific legislative and operational context.

This program is specifically tailored for those who oversee or influence Continuing Competence programming, including:

• Alberta Federation of Regulated Health Professions (AFRHP) affiliate staff and leadership

• College Council and Competence Committee members

• Strategic planners and governance leads

• Health educators, academics, and regulators from across Canada

By the end of this workshop, you will return to your organization with:

1. Practical tools: actionable strategies to enhance your College’s current competence initiatives

1. Expert insights: a better understanding of the research in reflective practice

1. Collaborative solutions: shared knowledge from a diverse network of peers facing similar regulatory challenges

The AFRHP has partnered with the Hilton West Edmonton to offer special accommodation rates for event attendees. If accommodation is required, please use the links provided below to book your stay.

Home2 Suites by Hilton West Edmonton

DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton

• Complimentary parking is available onsite.
• Please enter the CRNA offices through the main entrance facing 111 Avenue.
• The location is wheelchair accessible.
• In-person registration opens at 8am. In-person attendees will receive a continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks.
• Seating will be tables of eight. In-person capacity is limited to 100 participants.
• The virtual session will open at 8:50am. Virtual attendees will be able to participate in online breakout sessions.

Info: By the end of the learning session, participants will be provided with evidence-based information and practical strategies for strengthening self-assessment and reflective practice within continuing competence programs.

Info: Join a panel of speakers who will share the initiatives used in their organizations: Field Law (legal perspectives on professional competence and remediation); College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Attendants of Alberta (CLHA)(virtual simulation initiative for remediation); Alberta College of Ph*rm*cy (Continuous Quality Improvement program (CQI+)); College of Alberta Psychologists (Insight, Responsibility, Openness and Corrective Action framework (IROC)); and College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP)).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

College of Registered Nurses of Alberta - CRNA, 11120 178 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Canada

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