Education Opportunities

NEW 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), and is allocated by quarter.

To apply for funding, please review and complete the application form.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant currently works in stroke care
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

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Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario Education Calendar

Here you will find the education activities for 2021-2022 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 April-May 2021 (Online format!)

*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

April 7 & 14, 2021- 6:00-8:00 pm

Speech, Swallowing and Communication

April 21 & 28, 2021- 6:00- 8:00 pm

Cognition, Perception and Behaviour

May 5 & 12, 2021- 6:00-8:00 pm

Mobility, Positioning and Transfers

May 19 & 26, 2021- 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!