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Orientation

Population and Public Health (PPH) Orientation is composed of clinical mentorship, in-person class sessions, and online self-directed learning modules. In-person sessions are offered three times a year: Fall (September/October), Winter (January/February) and Spring (May/June).  Links to online self-learning modules are built into the WRHA Orientation Checklist For Public Health Staff and Nursing Senior Practicum Students or available on Shared Health Learning Management System (LMS). Contact the HPECD Coordinator, Amy Siaux ([email protected]), for inquires related to PPH Orientation.

  • WRHA PPH Orientation Checklist For Public Health Staff, and Senior Practicum Nursing Students
  • WRHA In-Person Orientation Schedule – Winter 2026
    • Click the link to view the Winter 2026 In-Person Orientation Schedule.
      • Staff are required to register for these sessions. Noting that the In-Person Orientation sessions are designed for specific roles, please use the Orientation Checklist to reference which sessions are applicable to your role.
    • Register via Microsoft Forms using this link.
      • Once the registration form is submitted, an Outlook Calendar invite will be sent out (shortly afterwards), confirming registration.
  • What is LMS (LMS Learning Management System)?

PROVINCIAL ORIENTATION CHECKLISTS

In addition to the WRHA PPH Orientation Checklist and the In-Person Orientation Sessions, new staff members are expected to complete the Provincial Orientation Checklist specific to their role (noting there may be some overlap between the two checklists):

PROVINCIAL PHIMS TRAINING

The Province is pleased to offer Provincial PHIMS training sessions related to Immunization and CD Investigation and Outbreak Management.  REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED ON LMS. The training sessions provide the necessary information to complete the PHIMS related training required for new staff. The Provincial Training sessions can also be used as refresher training as needed. There will be a maximum of 25 participants per session and sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled if participant numbers are low. These sessions are intended to complement the Immunization and CD Investigation orientation sessions that are part of WRHA PPH In-Person Orientation (led by WRHA Communicable Disease Coordinators), and if available, it is recommended that Provincial PHIMS Training be completed prior to WRHA Communicable Disease Orientation Days #1 and #2. Email Population and Public Health Training, Communicable Disease, Regional and Clinical Supports Unit, Manitoba Health, Senior, and Long-Term Care at [email protected] with questions or concerns related to registration, or to inquire about future training dates.

  • Upcoming WINTER 2026 PHIMS Training Dates:
    • PHIMS Immunization Training: Available on demand via LMS
    • PHIMS Investigation Training: Registration via LMS
      • February 9 – 13, 2026
      • March 16 – 20, 2026
  • LMS LearnFlex – login area  Keyword: PHIMS

Step 2 Breastfeeding Essentials course

Step 2 is an online course with a curriculum based on the 7 competency domains of the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative® (BFHI). The course is 22 hours of online class time and 4 hours of observation/skill building. Once registered, staff will have 60 days to complete the online course component. It is important for registrants to manage their time effectively and complete the course within the given timeframe. There will be no extensions. Only one seat per staff member will be purchased.  A certificate of completion will be available for download after staff have completed the online course. Please reach out to the Public Health Coordinator, Amy Siaux ([email protected]) for inquires related to Step 2.

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