Continuing Education
An Evening with Karen Pape, MD: Author of THE BOY WHO COULD RUN BUT NOT WALK: UNDERSTANDING NEUROPLASTICITY IN THE CHILD'S BRAIN
Dr. Karen Pape is globally respected neonatologist and clinical neuroscientist whose pioneering work has been improving the outlook of children with early brain damage since the early 1990's. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, lectured widely and conducted over 200 training workshops and conferences for parents, therapists and physicians throughout North America nad internationally in 12 countries.
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: 5000 Dufferin Street in the Garden Court (Unit G)
Mental Health First Aid Canada
Register to attend a 12 hr Mental Health First Aid Course basic that will educate you and provide you with confidence through role play, video and teaching about signs, symptoms and early detection of Mental Health issues/problems. It is through awareness and creating a forum for understanding that we can all help to decrease fear and stigma.
Course fee: 250.00, includes a great read book and a certificate from The Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Class size: min 8, max 25
Instructor: Teresa Malone RN, an experienced Mental Health Nurse who works in partnership with Police responding to crisis/mental health for individuals requiring our help. Teresa has been teaching the course at various Community Agencies, Queens park, VIA Rail and for the Public.
Contact: letsrespondmhfa@gmail.com
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Lynda Huey's Aquatic Rehab: Online course
Date: Ongoing (complete at your own pace)
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Aquatic Physical Therapy in Neurology: Evidence-Based Practice
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2017
Cost: $265, lunch included
Location: Malton Warm Water Pool and Community Centre, 3545 Morning Star Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
This course will combine Neuro-Rehabilitation theory, hydrodynamics and aquatic research and apply these to the treatment goals of our neurological clients. We will address how to maximize hydrodynamics to target motor sequence, strength, and tone to enable functional goals, manipulating the heightened sensory stimulus of the water. There will be 2 in-pool session times totalling 5 hours. The Rehab and Post-Rehab settings, small group and individual treatment, spasticity, balance and motor relearning goals will be addressed.
For information email Alison Bonnyman
The Waiting Room has New NDTA Courses Available
The Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association has a newly posted course that may interest you!
NDTA Training Course for OT, PT, SLP Assistants Working with Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromotor Disorders:
Dates: June 23, 2017-September 18, 2017
Location: City Kids, Chicago, IL
Please click here to view more information and to register now
World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress
Date: July 2 to 4, 2017
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Inormation will be available on the WCPT website later this year, when key timelines and members of the International Scientific Committee will be announced.
For more information click here
Canadian Bobath Instructors Association
Date: Ongoing Courses
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Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc.
Date: Ongoing Courses
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Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Date: Ongoing Courses
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K-Taping International Academy
Date: Ongoing Courses
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JR Rehab Services
Date: Ongoing Courses
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Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Date: Ongoing Courses
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Mental Health First Aid Canada
Date: Ongoing Courses
To find a course in your area click here