SK In-Person Chapter Education Day

Start Date & Time:

June 6, 2025

8:30 am

CT

SK Education Day

Join us for an in-person SK Chapter education day on Friday, June 6, 2025. It’s taking place at the University of Regina (JSGS), Saskatchewan from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm CT.

You can look forward to:

  • Meeting health information professionals, CHIMA volunteers, team members, and board members
  • Participating in networking activities and education sessions on topics that matter to CHIMA’s SK chapter
  • Enjoying coffee and lunch included in your ticket cost

 

CHIMA professional members can earn 6 CPE credits with the Canadian College of Health Information Management for attending.

Agenda

The agenda is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates!

Date & Time (CT) Content

8:30am – 9:15am

Registration & Coffee

9:15am – 9:30am

Opening Remarks & Welcome

9:30am – 10:15am

Accepting and Embracing Neurodiversity

Speaker: Shawna Scott, Ph.D. Registered Doctoral Psychologist – Complex Diagnosis Assessment Team Child and Youth Services – Regina

We will explore concepts related to neurodiversity, medical and social models of disability, and ways to accept and embrace neurodiversity when fostering an inclusive environment.

10:15am – 10:30am

Break

10:30am – 11:30am

Session 2 – Content coming soon!

Speaker: Michael McGill, CHIM, CIAPP-M, Director, Corporate & Clinical Policy –Strategy and Innovation Saskatoon City Hospital – Saskatoon

11:30am – 12:00pm

Networking

Make meaningful connections in a structured and supportive environment. This guided networking session is designed to help attendees break the ice, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, this session is a great way to meet peers, expand your network, and make the most of your event experience.

12:00pm – 12:20pm

Chair Yoga: Gentle Movement & Mindful Breathing

Hosted by: Lesley McGill

Duration: 15–30 minutes

Take a mindful pause with this light chair-yoga session designed to refresh the body and calm the mind. Perfect for all fitness levels, this session requires no special clothing or equipment. Ideal for boosting energy, easing tension, and creating space for presence before breaking for lunch. 

12:20pm – 1:20pm

Lunch

1:20pm – 2:20pm

Session 3 – HIM Career Paths – Oh The Places We Can Go!

Speaker: Ida Sadowski, CHIM, HIM instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

An overview of Ida Sadowski’s career path and the role of instructing. This will include an update about the HIM program as they went from totally on-campus, to on-campus with a ConEd program, to only remote via Zoom, and back to on-campus with an asynchronous group doing independent study which has required a lot of adaptability!  The exploration of non-traditional roles, the types of skills and the diverse roles HIM professionals could explore not just in SK but on a national level.

2:20pm – 2:30pm

Break

2:30pm – 3:00pm

Networking

Networking continued. 

3:00pm – 3:45pm

Session 4 – Content coming soon!

3:45pm – 4:00pm

Closing Remarks

Type Price (Plus Tax)
Members
$149
Student
$59
Public
$299

Take advantage of our exclusive corporate pass for groups of 5 or more – the perfect way to elevate your experience together!

Venue

University of Regina (JSGS), Saskatchewan

This venue is located at:

College Avenue Campus, specifically in the 3rd Floor of the College Building at 2155 College Avenue, Regina, SK, Canada, S4S 0A2.

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