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PCN Governance Training - Essentials

Today's dynamic health care system creates a complex set of roles and responsibilities for PCN Board and Joint Governance Committee members. Governance representatives must be skilled and knowledgeable in foundational governance matters in order to best contribute to and influence the performance of their governing bodies. This curriculum introduces the governance of Primary Care Networks (PCN) in Alberta. You will learn about the context in which PCNs operate in Alberta, the governance structures that PCNs operate within, and the many functions, roles, and responsibilities that contribute to the optimal functioning of Boards and Committees.
​Intended audience
Members of the Physician Not-For-Profit Board, Joint Governance Committee, PCN Non-Profit Boards, PCN Executive Directors, and any individuals who provide direct support to PCN Boards/Governance Committees.

Learning objectives

By the end of this curriculum, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize various primary care structures and the role Primary Care Networks (PCN) play within primary health care and health transformation. 
  • Describe and understand key governance structures and their respective roles and responsibilities. 
  • Understand the key functions of PCN Boards and other important Committees (e.g.Joint Governance Committee) and the key fiduciary responsibilities for Board members (both individual and as a whole). 
  • Determine important board responsibilities in relation to strategic planning, risk management, financial stewardship, and human resource management. 

PCN Governance Training Essentials Learning Objectives.pdf

Estimated completion time
6 hours (4.5 hours to complete the online, on-demand pre-work courses and 1.5 hours to attend the interactive session).

Important pre-registration details
  • This curriculum is presented in a combination of online, on-demand courses and an interactive session.   
  • Those attending an interactive session must complete the online, on-demand course work 1 week prior to the selected session. If not complete, the learner will be removed from the session and the open spot will be given to another learner on the waitlist.  
  • For the interactive sessions, to maximize benefit to the intended audience, registration will be prioritized to those within the intended audience described above.  
  • Anyone who is not listed in the intended audience (see above) or completed this curriculum between 2017 and 2020 is welcome to register for the online, on-demand portion of the curriculum only.  Please note, the online, on-demand courses largely align with the 2017-2020 curriculum. 

Interactive Session Dates

Learners only have to attend one interactive session. Sessions are free to attend, but travel and time is not paid by ACTT. In-person sessions include dinner.

December 2022 

  • Virtual Session: Thursday, December 1st 6-8pm 
  • Edmonton Session: Tuesday, December 6th 6-8pm (In-person; location TBD) 
  • Calgary Session: Thursday, December 8th 6-8pm (In-person; location TBD) 

January 2023 
  • Virtual Session: Tuesday, January 31st 6-8pm 
  • Edmonton Session: Wednesday, January 18th 6-8pm (In-person; location TBD) 
  • Calgary Session: Wednesday, January 25th 6-8pm (In-person; location TBD) 
March 2023 
  • Virtual Session: Wednesday, March 1st 6-8pm 
  • Edmonton Session: Tuesday, March 7th (In-person; location TBD) 
  • Calgary Session: Thursday, March 9th (In-person; location TBD) 
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Do you have questions? Email learn@albertadoctors.org

Learners require a Learn@AMA account to access the online, on-demand portion of the curriculum.
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