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posted: 29 December 2011
First National Pediatrics Nursing Conference
When: May 4 and 5, 2012
Where: Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street West, Toronto, ON
More Information: The Pediatrics Nurses Interest Group is proud to announce the First National Pediatrics Nurses Conference taking place in Toronto , ON at the Hyatt Regency Toronto on May 4th & 5th, 2012. The theme for the conference is "Canadian Nurses Partnering for Children’s Health".
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to January 6, 2012
Here is your chance to participate on the program. We are accepting abstracts for consideration for concurrent session, roundtables, how-to workshops and posters presentations. Please find attached the Call for Abstracts which includes information on how to submit an abstract. Please note that the deadline for submission is Friday January 6. To submit an abstract click here.
Watch for more information on the conference website: www.pednig.ca.
posted: 21 November 2011
GTA Rehab Network Best Practices Day 2012
Building the Case: Unlocking the Evidence
When: February 27, 2012
Where: Chestnut Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON (south from Dundas St. West, between University Ave and Bay St.)
More Information: The Network's Best Practices Day Conference, now in its 12th year, brings together a broad range of clinicians, researchers and administrators to discuss the latest developments in organizational initiatives, research and practice. It provides all participants with the opportunity to step outside the realms of their professions, specialties and organizations to discuss common challenges and issues in rehabilitation.
The GTA Rehab Network, along with its planning partners in Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Kingston, London, Ottawa and Sudbury, invite rehabilitation researchers, clinicians, policy and management professionals and students to share best practices, research and innovation at Best Practices Day 2012.
Registration Information: www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/bpd2012.asp.
posted: 21 November 2011
NDT Introductory Course
in the Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia
When: February 27, 2012 to March 2, 2012
Where: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre, Auditorium on the second floor, 550 University Ave, Toronto, ON
More Information: 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.
Registration Information: www.torontorehab.com/Events/Corporate-Events/NDT-Bobath-Introductory-Course-in-the-Treatment-of.aspx.
posted: 21 November 2011
2012 Alzheimer Symposium
A Palliative Approach to Dementia Care
When: March 2, 2012
Where: Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street West, Toronto, ON
More Information: Participate in this one-day forum that will explore a palliative care approach to dementia in order to optimize quality of life throughout the journey of those living with Alzheimer’s Disease. The workshops, which will be repeated twice during the day, will include topics such as relational care at the end of life, engaging patients in day-to-day life, communicating with families and management of dysphagia for patients with advanced dementia.
If you prefer to experience firsthand how the various senses are impacted by aging and dementia, you will be able to participate in our aging simulation. Spaces will be limited for this session. Make sure to register early!
Registration Information: Registration will open soon. To be placed on the notification list, please contact conferences@torontorehab.on.ca.
Download the brochure at http://www.torontorehab.com/TorontoRehabCorporate/media/Toronto-Rehab-Corporate/web.alzheimer_1.pdf.
posted: 21 November 2011
5th National Spinal Cord Injury Conference
Translating Novel Engineering and Novel Therapies
When: October 18-20, 2012
Where: Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON (Pre-course Ocotber 18, 2012 at Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto Rehab)
More Information: The 5th National SCI Conference organizing committee is putting together an exciting program featuring keynote addresses, podium and poster presentations, workshops and breakout sessions. Additional highlights include a hands-on pre-course, consumer participation and a delegate reception.
Please join us once again at the pre-eminent gathering of clinicians, research scientists and consumers in Canada and North America who are focused on understanding and achieving recovery among the spinal cord injury population.
Call for Abstracts: The call for abstracts will be opening soon. To be placed on the notification list, please contact conferences@torontorehab.on.ca.
Visit the Toronto Rehab Events Site for more information.