More ECHO crossover than ever
In 2024, we noticed that more than ever, ECHO participants were taking a wider look at our ECHO offerings and “crossing over” to explore multiple sessions and multiple series throughout the year. In addition to those participating in both our open series (where anyone can choose which or how many sessions to attend) and our closed/cohort series (where a defined group of learners progress through the series together), these crossover “super users” enjoyed the flexibility to attend whatever they felt would be of interest to their work. An additional benefit was the mixing of professional backgrounds, sectors and interests who attended together and learned from each other.
We continued to work with our external partners to offer two cohort-style series in 2024. These are focused on a specific care team/role, and the topics covered come directly from those participating. Staying with the same ECHO cohort promotes networking, sharing and learning from others working in the same field. For example, the Advance Practice for Psychosocial Care Providers cohort offered six sessions tailored specifically for this group, and the Provincial Palliative Care Coordinates cohort provided a learning space suited to their needs and interests
Looking ahead to 2025
Excited for 2025, we are developing a full schedule – ideally one ECHO offering every week from February to the end of the year. Many of our series are continuing — including Grief and Bereavement Literacy, All Together, and Updates and Innovations in Essential Conversations for the Health Care Team — so keep an eye on our website for session topics and registration details. Additionally, we are cultivating relationships with partners on new topics, to pepper into the schedule more standalone sessions and some limited series. We are excited to share that the first of these will be partnering with the Canadian Red Cross who will be presenting in February:
The Power of Social Connection: Explore the Evidence-based Impact of Friendly Calls on people, communities, and the healthcare system
We look forward to continuing to work with our hub partners who put some much energy and effort into crafting evidence-based sessions that spark conversation and connection with our participants. We are also grateful to all of you who have attended an ECHO session in 2024. The all teach, all learn model is what makes ECHO a special learning platform. We couldn’t do it without you!
There are so many ECHO learning opportunities to come. Join our mailing list so you don’t miss a single one: echo@bc-cpc.ca. You can also check our webpage for upcoming session information.
