POSTER LOCATION: Chestnut Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 416-597-3422 x3448 Email: Conferences@uhn.ca Website: http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/best-practices-day-2019
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Understanding Biologic Agents Used in Rheumatic Diseases Presented by Dr. Wesley Fidler Learning Objectives: To understand indications for biologic agents in rheumatic diseases To recognize and manage complications of biologic agents To develop an approach to patients on biologic agents who are due for surgery See attached poster for more information View Attachment
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Health Care Providers who take this course must complete and pass the Precourse Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher, have a current Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS course completion card and be proficient in the following: Performing high-quality BLS skills as per the 2015 Guideline updates for CPR and ECC Basic ECG interpretation Understanding ACLS drugs Bag-Mask Ventilations All students must have a Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS card, dated with in 12 months of the ACLS course…
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POSTER Greetings Everyone! Here is what to expect for our last gathering before summer! Presenter:Sharon Jaspers RN(EC) HBScN PHCNP CDE Stroke Prevention Clinic, Nurse Practitioner Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network; TBRHSC We are very pleased to have Sharon join us this month to present on a number of “Hot Topics” regarding stroke care along with responding to questions sent in from the group. Not to fear, there will also be time to ask additional questions regarding stroke related health care.…
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Topics for Discussion: by Dr. Yen Chow Planning and preparation for Difficult Airways Awake intubation Challenging airway cases Invited for: Emergency, ICU, OR Physicians Intensivists Anaesthetists Respiratory Therapists Nurses Residents Medical Students Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Paramedics (Ornge and Lanad Paramedics) TBRHSC Interprofessional Educators & Simulation Educators Please see below PDF attached poster: Attachment PDF
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Neuroscience Grand Rounds - “2019 WHO Guidelines on Dementia” Location: TBRMC 202A Presented by: Dr. Azar Kia, PGY-1 Psychiatry Northern Ontario School of Medicine Brown bag event- please bring your own lunch POSTER
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POSTER Workshop Description: This one-day workshop provides an opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into treating the individual with ataxia. Treating the individual with ataxia can often be a very challenging experience for the clinician. Perhaps this is because we have focused on addressing the clinical symptoms rather than the underlying impairments. This workshop will explore primary impairments present in the individual with ataxia, current theoretical evidence and treatment strategies using a NDT approach. The overall objective of…
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Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Rural-Urban Differences in Stroke Incidence, Risk Factors & Care
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This fast-paced renewal course is designed for the experienced BLS provider (those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) who can demonstrate knowledge through written and skills assessment in a concentrated program. PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: CURRENT HEART & STROKE BLS COMPLETION CARD (TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, CURRENT TO THE MOST RECENT GUIDELINES RELEASE). OR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE…
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One day Acute Stroke Best Practices Workshop. The focus was on acute stroke and integrating stroke best practices, with the goal of optimizing care. The program included a variety of topics pertaining to acute stroke, including updates on Code Stroke at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and available interventions and an opportunity to participate in a Mock Code Stroke. Interprofessional members of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) stroke team, including Dr. Hassan (TBRHSC Medical Lead- Neurology…
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Regional Education Rounds – Building a Centre of Excellence Presented by Caroline Fanti and Dr. David Puskas Learning Objectives: • To understand the Business Case which was successful in achieving the Regional Orthopaedic Program’s Ministry of Health designation as a Comprehensive Musculosketal Centre of Excellence….How did we get here? • To understand Bundled Care Funding – the new value based integrated health funding model being rolled out by the MOHLTC – how to make it work for you. • To…
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Central East Stroke Network is pleased to offer a webinar on What is community reintegration and how can we better promote it? Speaker: Dr. Mary Egan This webinar will be of interest to healthcare professionals across the care continuum who are working with individuals post-stroke. Objectives: reflect on individual and program concepts of community reintegration introduce the concept of Personal Projects* and the usefulness of this concept in stroke rehabilitation refine an understanding of the following ingredients of return to…
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This is a two day course starting Friday, June 14th at 08:30h-16:30h and Saturday June 15 at 08:30h-16:30h in Simulation Centre - Room 3100 Target Audience: This course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management and assessment of critically ill paediatric patients. To sign up for this event please go HERE
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The new BLS course is a video-based, Instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and prehospital settings, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. The new BLS Provider course, based on the 2015 Guidelines, replaces the BLS for Healthcare Providers course, while offering the high-quality education you’d expect from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Textbooks are available for purchase in Seasons Gift Shop. Textbooks are $22. Please note…
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Back Works Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation is currently offering two NDT continuing education courses coming up in May and June: NDTA Advanced Gait Course - June 19 - 23, 2019 Registration Form For more information, please contact as at admin@backworks.ca Dianne Green Administrative Assistant Back Works Spinal & Sports Rehabilitation Phone - (519) 746-8172 Fax - (519) 746-8346
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POSTER Event Name: RehabWeek 2019 Date: June 24-28, 2019 Location: Toronto Ontario Website for more information: https://www.rehabweek.org/ RehabWeek 2019 RehabWeek is a week-long event that brings together different conferences in the field of rehabilitation technology at the same time and place in order to foster cross-disciplinary communication and the development of relationships between different players. Includes:• the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS) • the International Consortium on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) • the International Industry Society in Advanced Rehabilitation Technology…
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Regional Stroke Rounds Topic: Cannabis: The Impact on Vascular Health Viewed Through a Public Health Lens POSTER EVALUATION Presenter: Dr. Chris Simpson, BSc, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FHRS, FCCS, FCAHS Vice-Dean (Clinical), School of Medicine, Professor, Division of Cardiology, Queen’s University Date: Monday, June 24th, 2019 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 hrs. EST Location: TBRMC-ROOM-202A Video Conference Videoconference Event ID #: 120767951 Webcast (Live & Archived): http://webcast.otn.ca/mywebcast?id=120767951 Audio Line: 905-415-6666 (long distance charges will apply) * If you would like to register…
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The course is intended for practitioners including nurses (RN & RPN), nurse practitioners, physicians, registered midwives, paramedics and residents who want to learn the current fundamental concepts related to fetal health surveillance. See attached poster for more information Attachment Poster
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POSTER Healthy Harvest! - Learn about use of seasonal produce and how to prepare plant based proteins. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Stroke and Healthy Lifestyles funded program to promote a healthy diet with heart disease and stroke. CONTACT TODD KENNEDY TO REGISTER: 807.345.6595 EXT 105 SPOTS ARE LIMITED — REGISTER BY AUGUST 19TH LOCATION: ROOTS TO HARVEST KITCHEN 450 FORT WILLIAM ROAD, THUNDER BAY COST : Free
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POSTER St. Joseph's Care Group Presents: Keep Moving with Stroke at the Canada Games Complex See poster for details for registration. Instructor: Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo & Derek Ortgiese Cost: $64 for each 6 week session, or pro-rated when you join Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions available Description This class includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, mobility and balance exercises specifically designed to meet the needs of those living with chronic stroke. The program offers modifications allowing each participant to…
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