Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators CACCE
The Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators (CACCE) is one of three health-related affinity groups of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). CACCE is the member voice for continuing care/support worker education in Canada.
The mission of CACCE is to enhance the quality, effectiveness and consistency of education for unregulated personal care providers to increase the transferability and portability of this occupation. This is accomplished by sharing expertise and knowledge.
Managed by a volunteer chairperson and coordinating committee, CACCE continues to conduct annual educational conferences and annual general meetings, hosted by member institutions.
Colleges and Institutes Canada
17th Annual Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators Conference
This year's conference will be hosted by
Nova Scotia Community College
Join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia
on May 28 & 29, 2020
Navigating Safety in Education and Practice
The CACCE Conference
will be held at the
Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites
Brunswick Street
Downtown Halifax
More details to come.
Conference Registration
Early Bird Full Conference Registration $400
Available until 31 March 2020
Regular Full Conference Registration $450
Available 1 April 2020 to 29 May 2020
One Day Conference Registration $225
Available until 29 May 2020
Please note there is an additional $4.50 fee when registering.
Call for Abstracts
The Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators (CACCE) invites submissions for speakers and poster presentations for our 17th annual conference. We welcome proposals from individuals and organizations interested in sharing best practices & successful ideas to their colleagues on the following themes relevant to educators:
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Impact of Knowledge on Providing Quality Care
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Systems & Partnerships to Support Knowledge
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Knowledge-to-Practice Translation
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Inter/Intraprofessional Collaboration in Education
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Innovative Teaching Practices to Engage Learners
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Integrating Intercultural perspectives in the curriculum
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Student Success Stories/Strategies
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Accommodating Unique Teaching/Learning Needs
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Integrating Technology
Deadline for Submission Friday, February 14, 2020!
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Submissions must follow Guidelines for Submitting Abstracts and Sample Abstracts.
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Speaker(s) presentations should be a maximum of 30 minutes in length.
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Poster submissions should include approximate dimentions of posters or space requirements.
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You are welcome to submit other topics for consideration by the review panel.
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This is a blind peer-reviewed process.
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All Abstract submissions should be sent to Wendy Treble: using “CACCE ABSTRACT” in Subject title. Click the Submit Abstract button to email submission.
Please note: Individuals whose abstracts are accepted for presentation are expected to register for and attend the Conference. No funding is available from CACCE.
Hotel
Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites
Brunswick Street
Downtown Halifax
Information about room cost and reservations coming soon.
PAST CONFERENCES
2011
8th Annual Conference - Twinning Technology and Healthcare: Educating Today for Caregiving Tomorrow
Hosted by Fanshawe College, London ON
2010
7th Annual Conference - From Atlantic to Pacific: Innovations in Continuing Care Education
Hosted by SIAST, Saskatoon SK
2009
6th Annual Conference - From Atlantic to Pacific: The Art of Caring
Hosted by St. Lawrence College, Kingston ON
2008
5th Annual Conference - From Atlantic to Pacific: Getting to Know You
Hosted by Bow Valley College, Calgary AB
2007
4th Annual Conference - From Atlantic to Pacific: Celebrating Diversity
Hosted by Red River College, Winnipeg MB
2006
3rd Annual Conference - Continuing the Voyage: A Pan-Canadian Approach to Personal Care Provider Education
Hosted by Nova Scotia Community College, Halifax NS
2005
2nd Annual Conference - Narrowing the Gap: Educating Canada's Unregulated Health Care Workers
Hosted by Vancouver Community College, Vancouver BC
2004
1st Annual Conference - National Symposium for Community College Educators of Unregulated Health Care Workers
Hosted by ACCC, Ottawa ON
2019
16th Annual Conference - The Teaching Learning Continuum and its Impact on Quality Care
Hosted by Conestoga College, Waterloo ON
2018
15th Annual Conference - Interprofessional Education and Innovative Teaching Strategies
Hosted by Lethbridge College, Lethbridge AB
2017
14th Annaul Conference - Multiculturalism, Diversity and Student Success
Hosted by RCC, ACC, UCN and USB, Winnipeg MB
2016
13th Annual Conference - Educating for Success: Beyond the Classroom
Hosted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina SK
2015
12th Annual Conference - Building Minds through Education, Active Learning, and Assessment
Hosted by St. Clair College, Windsor, ON
2014
11th Annual Conference - Transforming Teaching and Learning: Unlocking Potential
Hosted by Douglas College and Thompson Rivers University, BC
2013
10th Annual Conference - Mental Health - Learning to Care
Hosted by Nova Scotia Community College, Halifax, NS
2012
9th Annual Conference - Promoting a Culture of Safety
Hosted by: NorQuest in Edmonton AB
Video used with permission from:
Aurora College
Yellowknife NT
Video used with permission from:
Aurora College
Yellowknife NT
Video used with permission from:
Aurora College
Yellowknife NT
Contact Us
Mary Wilk, Chair
Professor and Coordinator
Personal Support Worker Program
Fanshawe College
Room D3018
1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard
London ON N5Y 5R6
FAX 519-659-5781