Holding Space for Learning:

Preparing Yourself, Your Team & Your Students for Clinical Education

Join us for this year’s Clinical Trainers’ Workshop, designed to support and empower the dedicated clinical partners who guide and mentor our students across hospitals and clinicals throughout the province. This engaging and practical session invites participants to reflect on what it truly means to “hold space” for learning in today’s complex clinical environments.

Through a series of thought-provoking presentations, our speakers will explore key themes that shape effective clinical education, including fostering emotional readiness & psychological safety, supporting learner development across the clinical continuum, embracing the natural “messiness” of learning, strengthening teaching through the thoughtful use of formative and summative feedback, and managing student progress and outcomes.

Whether you are new to clinical teaching or an experienced educator, this workshop offers valuable insights, tools, and shared perspectives to enhance your practice and support meaningful learning experiences for your students and teams.

This workshop is always highly subscribed with available seats filling fast — Register now to secure your spot.

Date: Monday, November 9th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration opens 8:30 AM) 
Location:  SE02- Townsquare A & B (in-person with recording option)

To Register:

Registration must be through the registration form below.
**Important: Please do NOT reply to the invite email to register.

Registration confirmation will be sent by email. If you do not receive confirmation, please email: leanna_wong@bcit.ca

Due to limited space, surplus applications will be placed on a waitlist and applicants will be notified via email as space becomes available.  If registrants are unable to attend the seminar, please notify Leanna Wong (email above) soon as possible to provide opportunity for those on the waitlist.

Registration deadline: October 9th, 2026

Other: Lunch, coffee and workshop materials are provided

Cost: There is no registration cost. All attendees will be responsible for pay-by-stall parking if driving to BCIT Campus.

This event is a partnership with BCIT Alumni and your name and contact information will be forwarded to the alumni association.*

*Information Collection Notice
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