CHEDOKE-MCMASTER STROKE ASSESSMENT ONE DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP

COURSE DESCRIPTION
During this one day workshop, the instructor uses videos and group discussion to educate the participants about the administrative and scoring guidelines of the Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment (CMSA). Lectures include information about the measure’s development and psychometric properties and its clinical application. At the end of the workshop, the scoring competency of the participants is tested. Those who meet the scoring criterion will receive a certificate of scoring competency. All participants will receive written feedback regarding their performance on the test. These are distributed within four to six weeks after the workshop.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 To provide the participants with the opportunity to learn to use the
measure as a clinical or research assessment tool
 To educate the participants about the administrative and scoring
guidelines of the Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment
 To educate the participants about the measure’s development and
psychometric properties, and its clinical application
 Assess each participant’s competency in administering the
assessment through a written examination

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Maria Huijbregts, PT, PhD, is a physiotherapist with clinical and research expertise in stroke rehabilitation both inpatient and community focused. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and is Director of Knowledge Building at Family Service Toronto. Her clinical and research interests further include measurement, practice-based research and evaluation with a focus on both process and outcomes. She has published extensively on these topics.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists

FORMAT
Lecture, videotaped client demonstration, group discussion

COST AND REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Early Bird Deadline: $250 by March 22, 2019
Regular Deadline: $275 by April 10, 2019
*Price includes CMSA Manual, handouts and lunch

LOCATION
Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre (Conference Room 2)
722 16 AVE NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6V7

TO REGISTER
Please contact Kendra at ot4lifecalgary@gmail.com for the brochure/registration form.