Course Information

Indigenous Child and Youth Health in Canada

Indigenous Child and Youth Health in Canada

Indigenous peoples in Canada face unique health challenges. There are many factors that play a role in their health including genetic factors, geographic factors, and a unique history that continues to play a strong role. Some of these factors are shared by other people in Canada but many are unique to indigenous peoples. 

Children account for roughly 50% of the indigenous population in Canada and there is very little direct teaching on the health of indigenous children in most health care professions. The goal of this course is to give a basic overview of the important aspects of the health of Indigenous children and youth in Canada. It is intended for medical students, residents, family physicians, pediatricians, or any other health care provider who cares for indigenous children.

Learning Objectives: 

After completing this course the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe who are the Aboriginal groups recognized by the Canadian Constitution Act and discuss basic historic and cultural considerations for Aboriginal peoples in Canada; 
  2. Describe the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provided by Health Canada; 
  3. List common medical conditions seen in Aboriginal children in Canada; 
  4. Outline current guidelines for preventing and screening common medical conditions in Aboriginal children in Canada; and 
  5. Discuss the social determinants of health for Aboriginal children in Canada.

Funds in support of this CPD activity were provided as an educational grant to the Canadian Paediatric Society and independently allocated and disbursed in accordance with current CMA guidelines.

Production of this resource material has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada through the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health.

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Indigenous Child and Youth Health in Canada

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Credits

    (up to) 2 credit hours

Expiry Date

This course expires on
Monday, September 5, 2016

    Maintenance of Certification (Section 1)
    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 Memorial University of Newfoundland. Up to 2 Section 1 credit hours can be claimed.


Course Author(s):

  • Kent Saylor, MD, FRCPC

Planning Committee:

  • James Irvine, MD, CCFP, FRCPC
  • Darlene Kitty, MD
  • Kent Saylor, MD, FRCPC
  • Margo Wilson, MD, CCFP (EM)

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