NDT Introductory Course in the Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia

When: Monday, February 27 to March 2, 2012

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

Instructors:
Karen Brunton, BSc PT
Karen Guha, BSc PT

Fee: $800.00 CDN

Registration is open. Please click here to register,

Course Description
This five-day introductory level course provides a unique opportunity for health care professionals to gain insight into the basic principles of the NDT approach and how it is applied in clinical practice to promote recovery of function in individuals with neurological impairments. Current theoretical foundations and evidence supporting an NDT approach will be presented as well as specific and practical information about management of the adult neurological patient. The information will be appropriate to many rehabilitation professionals and will be presented so that it can be incorporated into a variety of practice settings. The overall objective is to enable participants to bring information back to their facility and apply it toward promoting more functional movement and achieving functional outcomes with their patients.

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 basic skill in analyzing movement, both normal and abnormal, during sitting and standing activities and some transitions
• Identify major impairments interfering with normal movement and function in the adult with hemiplegia
• Demonstrate basic handling skills to enhance patient’s functional movement as related to his/her functional goals
• Demonstrate an increased repertoire of evaluation and management strategies for the client with hemiplegia.

Course Format

Course format will include lectures and patient demonstrations by the instructors. A major portion of the course will involve laboratory practice sessions. During lab sessions, participants 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 34 participants.
• The course fills quickly: please be certain to register as soon as possible.
• Only online 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.

Tuition and Payment

$800 CDN
Tuition fees include course reference materials, continental breakfasts and refreshments breaks. Lunches are not included.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing and all refunds are subject to a $75.00 administrative fee. After February 3, 2012 and in the event that a replacement can not be found, no refunds will be granted.