Management of Adults with Hemiplegia - NDT Introductory Course for PT and OT Assistants

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When: June 22-24, 2012

Where:
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
University Centre, Auditorium on the second floor
550 University Ave
Toronto, ON, M5G 2A2

Instructors:
Karen Brunton, BSc, PT, NDTA ™ Coordinator Instructor 
Karen Guha, BSc, PT, NDTA™ PT Instructor


Fee: $345.00 CDN

Maximum number of participants 30

 

Course Description

This introduction to the management of adults with neurological dysfunction due to CVA or traumatic brain injury is based upon the principles and philosophy of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) approach. The course utilizes lecture, lab and patient treatment demonstration to teach participants a wide range of practical handling skills. This course is open ONLY to PT and OT Assistants who work directly under the supervision of PTs and OTs who have previously taken an NDT Certificate Course in the Treatment of Individuals with CVA. The course will give assistants a knowledge base for understanding normal movement and some basic handling skills to then contribute to the overall team rehabilitation efforts and consistency in patient care.

 

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the participants will:

• State the basic philosophy underlying the NDT approach to the treatment of adults with neurological dysfunction
• Demonstrate an understanding of movement, both normal and abnormal, during sitting and standing activities and some transitions
• Apply components of normal movement when assisting a patient in functional activities
• Apply, with direction and guidance from a PT or OT, basic handling skills to enhance patient’s functional movement as related to his/her functional goals

 

Course Format

Course format will include lectures and patient demonstrations by the instructor. A major portion of the course will involve laboratory practice sessions. Participants during lab sessions will have the opportunity to analyze normal movement and practice handling skills to facilitate functional movement patterns in normal adults during sitting/standing activities and transitions.

 

Course Schedule

• 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. registration on the first day with class from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for the rest of the course

 

Instructors’ Biographical Information

Karen Brunton BSc PT is a Clinical Educator at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and has a Lecturer status appointment with the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Karen is NDT trained in both adults and paediatrics. She has 25 years experience working with clients with neurological impairments in acute, rehabilitation, long term care and outpatient settings. Karen has been an NDTA Inc. Coordinator Instructor in Adult Hemiplegia since 1991 and teaches throughout Canada and the United States.

Karen Guha BSc PT is a physiotherapist working in the outpatient neurorehabilitation clinic at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Karen began her NDT training in 1998 by completing her Certificate Course (for adults with hemiplegia), and has since taken several advance level courses. She has 10 years experience working with clients with neurological impairments in acute, rehabilitation, long term care and outpatient settings. In 2002 Karen became an Instructor Candidate and began assisting on various NDT courses. Karen became a NDTA™ PT instructor in 2007.

 

Important Notes

• Registrations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
• Course registration is limited to a maximum of 30 participants.
• The course fills quickly: please be certain to register as soon as possible.
• Only on-line registration forms are acceptable.
• Registration is completed once payment is received.
• All registrants will receive a written confirmation of acceptance or written notice of waiting list placement.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing and all refunds are subject to a $75.00 administrative fee. After June 1, 2012, in the event that a replacement cannot be found, no refunds will be granted.

 

Registration

Please register for the course on-line
At the end of the registration process you will be offered three payment options:

• payment by credit card
• payment by cheque (the cheque has to be received within two weeks after you register)
• pay later – option available only for Toronto Rehab employees that are paying with a transfer of funds

Registration is completed once payment is received. 

Mail: Conference Services, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre, 550 University Avenue, East Wing, 3-213 Toronto, ON, M5G 2A2

Fax: 416-597-6202  Phone: 416 597-3422 ext 3693

E-mail: tri-conferences@uhn.ca