Continuing Education

Supporting ongoing learning in pediatric rheumatology

Ongoing education helps healthcare providers stay informed as research, treatment approaches, and best practices continue to evolve. Cassie + Friends supports continuing education through accessible learning opportunities, expert-led sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

These opportunities help strengthen care, improve communication with families, and support better outcomes for children and youth living with rheumatic disease.

Why Continuing 
Education Matters

Helping care stay current, consistent, and informed.

Pediatric rheumatology is a specialized and evolving field. Continuing education helps healthcare providers stay connected to emerging research, treatment approaches, and practical care strategies.

It also supports more consistent care, stronger communication with families, and improved understanding across providers and care teams.

“Continuing education plays a critical role in ensuring that care remains current, consistent, and informed by the latest research.”
— Pediatric Rheumatology Specialist

Learning Opportunities

Flexible formats designed to support busy professionals.

Continuing education opportunities may be offered live, recorded, or through collaborative learning formats so healthcare providers can participate based on their schedule and areas of interest.

Webinars + Virtual Sessions

Expert-led presentations on clinical topics, treatments and patient care.

Workshops
+ Events

Interactive sessions focused on practical application and discussion.

Recorded
Sessions

Interactive sessions focused on practical application and discussion.

Collaborative
Learning

Opportunities to connect with peers, share knowledge, and discuss emerging topics.

Areas of Focus

Current topics in care, research, and patient support.

Continuing education may cover a range of topics connected to pediatric rheumatology care, including treatment advances, pain management, mental health, patient communication, transition to adult care, and emerging research.

These topics include:

  • Advances in treatment and medication
  • Pain management strategies
  • Mental health considerations
  • Patient communication and engagement
  • Transition to adult care
  • Emerging research and clinical insights

Who This is For

Designed for healthcare providers and care teams.

Continuing education opportunities are designed for professionals involved in pediatric rheumatology care and support.

This includes:

  • Pediatric rheumatologists
  • Nurses and allied health professionals
  • Primary care providers
  • Medical trainees and students
  • Healthcare teams supporting children and families

Connection to Research

Helping research move into practice.

Continuing education is closely connected to research and clinical care. By sharing current knowledge and practical insights, education helps ensure that research findings can be translated into meaningful improvements in care.

This connection supports more informed practice, stronger collaboration, and better outcomes for children and families.

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Support Us

Support families and youth across Canada
Your donation helps make Cassie + Friends possible and funds programs and research.

Excellence in Care

Supporting ongoing excellence in care.

Through accessible and relevant education opportunities, Cassie + Friends supports healthcare providers in delivering informed, high-quality care to children and families.