Joining the PBLP as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Primary care in Canada is becoming increasingly team-based and interdisciplinary. From Primary Care Networks in Alberta, to Family Health Teams in Ontario, and Family Medicine Groups in Quebec, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) are delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care alongside family physicians.
While FMPE’s educational offerings were initially designed with family physicians in mind, the program has grown to include allied healthcare providers who bring valuable perspectives to every learning session. Today, over 500 NPs and PAs are active members, contributing to and benefiting from our case-based, peer-driven approach to continuing medical education.
The Practice-Based Learning Program (PBLP) offers a mix of individual and group-based learning options that reflect the realities of clinical practice. Topics like chronic disease management, preventive care, mental health, and complex case management are highly relevant to the work of NPs and PAs in primary care settings. The program is built to be practical, flexible, and immediately applicable to your day-to-day patient care.
One of the key strengths of the PBLP is its interprofessional foundation. Small group sessions bring together participants from different roles and backgrounds, encouraging collaborative thinking and a team-based approach to solving clinical challenges. This kind of shared learning mirrors the way care is delivered—and strengthens it.
Participation in the PBLP can also support your professional development goals. If you have access to a CME or CPD budget, your membership is an eligible expense. In addition, your participation can count toward meeting your continuing professional development requirements, depending on your provincial or professional guidelines.
We are committed to making the program inclusive and valuable for allied health professionals. That means offering contextual framing for physician-specific content, using inclusive language, and continuing to improve how the program supports and engages NPs and PAs.