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Based on recent CPS position statements/practice points and presented in a case-based approach, these podcasts allow busy clinicians to listen to CME at their convenience.

Featuring practical insights, clinical presentations or specific diagnoses, clinical guidance and policy recommendations, these podcasts will appeal to paediatricians, family physicians, residents, and allied health professionals.

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Housing need in Canada: Healthy lives start at home

Date Posted: Dec 8 2020

Description

Housing affects the health of children and youth. Approximately 30% of Canadian households live in substandard housing or core housing need. The present statement reviews the literature documenting the impacts of housing on personal health and the health care system.

Length: 12 min.

CPS position statement

Counselling adolescents and parents about cannabis: A primer for health professionals

Date Posted: Nov 9 2020

Description

This podcast reviews sound, evidence-based tools to help healthcare providers focus their skills when addressing non-medical (recreational) cannabis use with adolescents in everyday practice. Production of this podcast has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.

Length: 31 min.

CPS practice point

ADHD in children and youth: Part 1—Etiology, diagnosis, and comorbidity

Date Posted: Oct 21 2020

Description

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder. Three position statements have been developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, following systematic literature reviews. Statement objectives are to:

1) Summarize the current clinical evidence regarding ADHD,

2) Establish a standard for ADHD care, and

3) Assist Canadian clinicians in making well-informed, evidence-based decisions to enhance care of children and youth with this condition.

Length: 17 min.

CPS position statement

ADHD in children and youth: Part 2—Treatment

Date Posted: Oct 21 2020

Description

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder. Three position statements have been developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, following systematic literature reviews. Statement objectives are to:

1) Summarize the current clinical evidence regarding ADHD,

2) Establish a standard for ADHD care, and

3) Assist Canadian clinicians in making well-informed, evidence-based decisions to enhance care of children and youth with this condition.

Length: 15 min.

CPS position statement

ADHD in children and youth: Part 3—Assessment and treatment with comorbid ASD, ID, or prematurity

Date Posted: Oct 21 2020

Description

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder. Three position statements have been developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, following systematic literature reviews. Statement objectives are to:

1) Summarize the current clinical evidence regarding ADHD,

2) Establish a standard for ADHD care, and

3) Assist Canadian clinicians in making well-informed, evidence-based decisions to enhance care of children and youth with this condition.

Length: 17 min.

CPS position statement

Consumption and Taxation of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Date Posted: May 20 2020

Description

Recent research has correlated the raising of taxes on SSBs with decreased consumption in some jurisdictions. This policy could have significant positive impacts for public health.

Length: 11 min.

CPS position statement

Caring for children and youth from Canadian military families: Special considerations

Date Posted: Mar 26 2020

Description

Learn to identify military families and to acknowledge their unique needs.

Length: 15 min.

CPS position statement

Beta-lactam allergy in the paediatric population

Date Posted: Jan 30 2020

Description

Beta-lactam allergy is commonly diagnosed in paediatric patients, but over 90% of individuals reporting this allergy are able to tolerate the medications prescribed after evaluation by an allergist.

Length: 27 min.

CPS practice point

Dietary intake of sodium by children: Why it matters

Date Posted: Jan 30 2020

Description

Available nutritional surveillance data suggest that most Canadian children consume sodium in excess of their dietary requirements.

Length: 17 min.

CPS position statement

School nutrition: Support for providing healthy food and beverage choices in schools

Date Posted: Jan 30 2020

Description

Learn about key elements of nutrition policies in schools with a focus on nutrition standards.

Length: 15 min.

CPS position statement

Last updated: Feb 26, 2026

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