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ACCESS GUIDE & FAQs
Accessing McGill CPD MedUpdates Course Content
LIVE SESSIONS:
STEP 1: Log in through the Athena Student PortalLog in to your Athena profile. Enter the Athena user name and password you created while registering under “I have Athena credentials”.
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STEP 2: Access LMS
Once logged in, click on the “Access LMS” tab on the left hand side. A new window will open.
STEP 3: In the new window that opens, Click on “View All Courses”
All the courses you are registered for will be displayed. Click on the specific course date you wish to access. The courses are displayed in chronological order and are separated by one-hour and two-hour sessions. You can also search for a course in the “Advanced Search” bar at the top of the page.
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STEP 4: Access the Zoom link for the live broadcast
To access the Zoom link, click on the “Zoom Link” tab on the left-hand side of the page.
ON DEMAND SESSIONS:
For participants accessing the on-demand version of the course, follow the steps 1 through 3 listed above.
STEP 4: Access the video recording of the presentation
To access the recording, click on the presenter’s name, and on the “Video Recording” tab on the left-hand side of the page.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
LIVE:
Where can I find and complete the evaluation form?The evaluation form can be found on the Content page for each specific course date. To access it, click on the name of the presenter you wish to complete the evaluation form for, then click on the “Speaker Evaluation Form” tab. Complete the evaluation via the Survey Monkey link and click “Submit” at the bottom of the page.
Where is the handout?
The handout(s) can be found on the Content page for each specific course date. Click on the name of the presenter for which you want to view the handout, then click the first tab with the file icon. From there you can download the file.
What do I need to do to request my credit(s)?
On the Content page for each specific course date, click on the presentation for which you want to request credits. Then click on the “Credit Request” tab. Enter you name and click on the “Credit Request” checkbox, then click “Submit”.
ON DEMAND:
When and where will the video recording be available for me to view post-event?
The video recording of each presentation will be made available online exclusively for registered participants. If the speaker agrees to archive their presentation and there were no technical issues during the recording, it will be made available within one week following each live presentation. To access a recording, visit the Content page for the date for which you want to view the recording, then click on the presenter’s name, and on the “Video Recording” tab.
Where can I complete the pre-test and the post-test?
The pre-test and post-test can be found on the Content page for each specific course session. To access it, click on the name of the presenter for whom you wish to complete the pre-test/post-test. Then, click on the “Pre-Test” or “Post-Test” tab and then click on “Open Survey”. Answer the questions and click “Submit Survey” at the bottom of the page. The pre-test must be completed before listening to the presentation and the post-test must be completed after.
How can I get my certificate for completing the ON-DEMAND session?
On-demand program certificates can be downloaded from the myCourses Content page under the “Certificate” tab. The certificates for each session are blank and must be completed by the participant depending on the maximum number of credits they are claiming. Participants can claim credits for either the live or on-demand program, but not both. The on-demand accredited program will be available for up to one full year.
How can I ask a question to the speaker during the on-demand session?
To ask a question to the speaker, click on the name of the presenter to whom you would like to ask a question, then click on the “Ask the Expert” tab, type in your question and click “Submit” at the bottom of the page. The questions will be sent to the speaker, and a response will be posted for all participants on myCourses when available.
Need Help?If you require assistance accessing the content or have any other questions, please contact the Office for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Contact information: Lianne Deguire, Administrative Coordinator