Professional development opportunities
Educational opportunities & professional development initiatives for health care professionals led by Providence Health Care.
The resources in this section are designed to share opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills for health care professionals in British Columbia.
Conferences & events
West Coast Conference on Aging
The West Coast Conference on Aging is a visionary event poised to redefine the future of seniors’ care.
Dialogue on Aging
The Dialogue on Aging public presentations have provided learning opportunities for seniors and others via a range of topics and a variety of speakers.
Ethics conference
The Ethics conference is designed for all health care students and professionals who are interested in clinical ethics.
Education & training opportunities
Cardiac nurses & allied health professionals
Nurses from all over the country are interested in working with the teams in the Heart Centre. Why? They want to be part of a team that is internationally known and consistently on the cutting edge of advancements in cardiac care. And they want to experience the rich inter-professional environment at the Heart Centre. We offer a range of supportive initiatives for nurses to grow and develop as professionals:
- Provide support for our nurses to pursue post-graduate specialty education in critical care
- Monthly Heart Centre Nursing Rounds (webcast across Canada)
Upcoming rounds
Previous rounds recordings
For further information regarding the Heart Centre Nursing Rounds at St. Paul's Hospital or to be added to the mailing list, please email our team.
Upcoming events
Innovarium
Innovarium is Providence Health Care’s innovation engine that connects people, systems, infrastructure, and partners to accelerate health innovation.
This platform helps us address substantial, widespread challenges within our communities. We want to improve care and achieve better outcomes for people throughout BC and beyond, particularly for those with complex medical and social needs.
Centre for Research Training for Nursing and Allied Health (CREST)
The Centre for Research Training for Nursing and Allied Health (CREST) supports evidence-informed clinical practice and ongoing patient care improvements by offering education, initiatives, programs, and awards that engage clinicians in research and knowledge translation.
Last reviewed: March 11, 2025