Education Opportunities

Stroke Care Continuing Professional Development Fund

The Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario has established a Professional Education Fund to support the development of clinical skill and expertise of clinicians working in stroke care across the continuum. Eligible clinicians include physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, rehab assistants, personal support workers within Southeastern Ontario. Funding is available for educational opportunities offered within the fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant currently works in stroke care in the Southeast Region
Education event is relevant to the stroke population
Stroke best practices are reflected in the program content
There is a clearly documented plan for the applicant to share learnings as appropriate
Applicant’s manager is in support of the educational opportunity

Please direct any questions to heather.jenkins@kingstonhsc.ca

Stroke Care CPD Application Form

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The Brain Body and You

This series is designed for front-line health care providers (eg. PSW, RPN, RN, Rehab Assistants and Restorative Care Aides) caring for stroke survivors and other related patient populations in the following care settings: long term, community, acute, rehabilitation, complex continuing care, and other related areas.

This series is being paused for the forseeable future- if you are interested in education about these topics for you or your organization, please reach out to heather.jenkins@kingstonhsc.ca.

Video Recordings of the topics covered in the sessions are linked below:

Introduction to Stroke 19:15

Common Deficits after Stroke 15:14

Risk factors for Stroke 9:34

Swallowing and Feeding 22:49

Communication after Stroke: Aphasia 23:41

Bladder Function after Stroke 13:44

Cognitive changes after Stroke 33:24

Apraxia 6:47

Vision and perception changes after stroke 19:43

Behaviour changes after Stroke 19:07

Post-Stroke Depression 19:50

Hemiplegic Arm 9:42

General Principles of Mobility 28:47

Moving in bed 15:06

Transfers 27:03

Positioning (Bed and Chair) 20:03

Walking and stairs 12:51

Meaningful Activities 5:58

Shared Work Day & Field Training: Apply Now!

Choose the education program that best suits your learning needs:

1. Shared Work Experience Program

One or more learners can spend time learning with a health care provider(s) working in stroke care. A financial incentive of up to $200 is available to support the applicants.

2. Field Training Program

This program is designed to support an educational event for a group of health care workers working in stroke care. Financial support of up to $200 is available for an Instructor.

Purpose - Further develop stroke-specific knowledge, skill and professional networks for those working in stroke care.

How to Apply

1. Identify the individual or group’s learning needs
2. Select the education program (above) that best suits your needs
3. Contact an appropriate learning partner or instructor

a. You may contact the Stroke Network of SEO for ideas about possible teachers, mentors and peers that you may want to contact to help you arrange your learning program

b. We can put you in touch with local Stroke Champion Nurses, PTs, OTs, Dieticians, Social Workers, Pharmacists and SLPs, etc. to help you plan your program

4. Submit the application form for approval
5. Submit the evaluation form to receive agreed upon funding

If you have any questions please let us know.

Application Form

Shared Work Day Evaluation Form

Field Training Evaluation Form

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