ECHO Ontario Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Location: Videoconferencing
When: Thursdays Weekly
Start: April 19, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Who: Primary Care Providers
CAMH and the Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, are excited to announce the launch of ECHO Ontario Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). ECHO Ontario OCD aims to help primary and community care providers build capacity in the treatment of OCD. The project works to empower primary care providers to use evidence-based best practices to reduce the need for specialist visits, improving the quality of care for patients seeking treatment for OCD and related disorders in Ontario’s primary care settings.
Whether you are a family physician, allied healthcare provider, or a community care provider, don’t hesitate to join ECHO Ontario OCD!
- It’s free. ECHO is fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
- It’s virtual. All you need is a computer and a web cam, or a smartphone.
- It’s fun. Connect with a growing community of primary and community care providers (including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and more) across the province and build a Community of Practice.
- Earn CME credits. ECHO has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 2.0 Mainpro+ credits per session.
- It works for you – and our system. ECHO represents a significant opportunity to improve individual knowledge and skills and also reduce disparities in the quality of care for rural and underserved areas.
ECHO Ontario OCD developed this curriculum based on the analysis of multiple needs assessments, conducted with provincial primary care providers. Flex sessions have been included in the curriculum to address additional learning needs identified throughout the ECHO cycle. For further information on the development of this curriculum, please contact: ECHO_OntarioOCD@camh.ca
Date | Topic |
19-Apr-18 | ECHO Basics: Aims, Principles and Practical Tips for Participating in ECHO |
26-Apr-18 | Introduction to OCD I: Diagnosis & Epidemiology |
3-May-18 | Introduction to OCD II: Clinical Presentations & Differential Diagnosis |
10-May-18 | Related Disorders – Focus on Hoarding Disorder |
17-May-18 | Starting Treatment – Psychoeducation, Bibliotherapy, & Internet Based Resources |
24-May-18 | Treatment: First Line Medications |
31-May-18 | What to Do When Your Patient Fails 2 SSRIs? |
7-Jun-18 | Beyond 2nd Line Treatment: Glutamatergic Drugs & Emerging Options |
14-Jun-18 | Somatic Treatments & Future Research |
21-Jun-18 | Consideration to Special Populations (Pregnancy, Elderly, etc) |
28-Jun-18 | Flex Session – TBD |
SUMMER BREAK | |
4-Oct-18 | Principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for OCD I |
11-Oct-18 | Principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for OCD II |
18-Oct-18 | Principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for OCD III |
25-Oct-18 | Coaching and Supporting CBT in Your Practice |
1-Nov-18 | Evaluating the Impact of OCD Holistically |
8-Nov-18 | Mindfulness & Other Psychotherapy Techniques |
15-Nov-18 | Working with the Family I: Family Accommodation & Other Topics |
22-Nov-18 | Working with the Family II: Family Accommodation & Other Topics |
29-Nov-18 | Flex Session – TBD |
6-Dec-18 | Consolidation of Management Strategies |
Each session consists of:
- Introductions and announcements
- A 15-20 minute presentation on a given topic (e.g., Introduction to OCD).
- Approximately 60 minutes of case-based learning, where healthcare providers (Spokes) present de-identified cases to the Community of Practice and receive recommendations from both the specialist Hub team and other community partner Spokes. All teach, all learn.
Hub Team
Spoke Sites / Community Partners
- Attend weekly 1.5 hour sessions (one representative from your organization should attend at least 70% of the 24 sessions held)
- Present 1-2 cases to the group during the cycle.
- Participate in evaluation activities (e.g., surveys, focus groups).
Please email Sarah, our Research Analyst, at ECHO_OntarioOCD@camh.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our sessions are free, but require a commitment to actively engage in the peer learning community by sharing experience and presenting cases.
ECHO Ontario at CAMH and UofT uses an internet-based video technology called Zoom. Participants can connect to the video sessions through their phone, tablet, laptop, or a computer with a webcam. Technical support is provided.
Any healthcare professional interested in engaging around a topic, sharing their experience, and learning from their peers can attend ECHO sessions. We welcome physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, social workers, healthcare administrators, community health workers, pharmacists, and public health practitioners. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Only non-identifiable information is shared during the sessions. Our sessions are PHIPA compliant and a secure place to share information.
Clients do not attend and are not seen during Project ECHO sessions. Instead, these sessions facilitate a way in which community providers connect to specialists and other community partners who help co-manage patients.