The Behaviour Change Counselling Development Program (BCCDP) standard pathway provides education, skills training and support for all NSH & IWK staff who are interested in learning and supporting patients to develop self-management skills to effectively activate and sustain health behaviour changes. It is offered by the Primary Health Care & Chronic Disease Management Provincial Network and was the recipient of the Patient and Family choice Quality Award for 2024.
Why Take This Program?
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Provides practical, evidence-based tools to support behaviour change where it’s most possible.
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Fosters effective motivational communication skills.
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Supports Nova Scotia’s Chronic Disease Management and Wellness Strategy by promoting self-management.
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Empowers patients as partners, improving care quality and sustainability.
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Respects the well-being of both patients and providers.
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Prioritizes prevention, wellness, and self-management for an aging population with rising chronic conditions.
The program includes 12 live practice workshops and 8 self-directed modules. Workshop 1 begins September 11. Workshops are available regularly.
To register, log into LMS and search “PHC” or use course codes to find all modules and workshops for your pathway. Click here to learn more about the program.
