Education Opportunities

Community Stroke partners Expo- Hastings and Prince Edward Counties

February 23, 2021

We are planning a Community Stroke Partners Expo (using a virtual platform) for the health care professionals of Hastings and Prince Edward County on the afternoon of February 23^rd. This event will showcase the variety of community resources that are available for stroke survivors, and assist the health professionals in learning how to make referrals or support stroke survivors in accessing the resources.

Come and learn about what Hastings Prince Edward County has to offer, and network with your colleagues at this virtual event!

Registration now open- click here!

Event Brochure

Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario Education Calendar

Here you will find the education activities for 2020-2021 Calendar

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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The Brain Body and You - Next Session in October-November 2020 (NEW Online course!)

*New- Modules will be delivered Online to ensure a safe and interactive learning environment. Participate and Learn from home!

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. Learn, perform, practice, and enhance your care and support techniques to promote safety, comfort, and dignity for stroke survivors and other client populations. This series of modules is offered in partnership with St. Lawrence College.

Stroke care: Prevention to Life after Stroke

October 7, 2020- 6:00-8:30 pm

Mobility, Positioning and Transfers

October 14 & 21, 2020- 6:00-8:00 pm

Speech, Swallowing and Communication

October 28 & November 4, 2020- 6:00- 8:00 pm

Cognition, Perception and Behaviour

November 18 & 25, 2020- 6:00-8:00 pm

Registration is limited! Complete this form, and submit to LBarkley@sl.on.ca to reserve your spot for the sessions you wish to attend. A certificate of attendance will be offered for each of the 4 topics.

Download the poster here!