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Children & Youth with Acquired Brain Injury/Concussion Online Professional Training Program

OBIA has brought experts from the Bloorview Research Institute, recognized worldwide for its leadership in pediatric rehabilitation, to present an exciting new program on Pediatric Brain Injury! This is a Certificate Training Program offered through Brock University.

Date: TBA

Registration Fee: $500

This course is extremely valuable for  a professional, parent, sibling, or caregiver supporting children and youth with acquired brain injury/ concussion.

Program Details:

Led by Dr. Shannon Scratch, a clinical neuropsychologist at Holland Bloorview, and featuring leading experts, this program will equip you with:

  • A clear understanding of how brain injuries affect children’s health, learning, and relationships.
  • Case examples to connect theory to real-life scenarios.
  • Practical strategies to help children and youth thrive in recovery.

Guest Speakers:

  • Dr. Shannon Scratch, Ph.D., C.Psych; Senior Clinician Scientist & Clinical Neuropsychologist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital;  Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto; Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto
  • Dr. Alysha Ladha, MD, FRCPC; Developmental Pediatrician, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital; Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
  • Dr. Jennifer Ryan, PT, PhD; Postdoctoral Fellow, SickKids; Physiotherapist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital
  • Dr. Katie Mah, PhD, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.); Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University
  • Dr. Kylie Mallory, PhD, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.); Postdoctoral Fellow & Occupational Therapist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital; Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy , University of Toronto
  • Josh Shore, R.Kin, MSc, PhD (c);  PhD Candidate, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto & Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital
  • Christine Muscat, MSc., PhD (c), Reg. CASLPO, CCC-SLP; PhD Candidate, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute & Speech Language Pathologist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital
  • Danielle DuPlessis, MSc, MA, PLY; PhD Student, Clinical Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology, York University
  • Hiba Al-Hakeem, MA, PhD (c); PhD Candidate in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Windsor
  • Sara Marshall, MA, PhD (c); PhD Student, School/Applied Child Psychology, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, McGill University
  • Andrea Hickling, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.); Research Manager & Occupational Therapist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital; Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy , University of Toronto

Registration is closed. 

Please note: Payment in full must be received in advance of the program. A cancellation fee of $75 will be applied if notice is not received by 48 hours prior to the start of the course. Cancellations made less than 48 hours are non-refundable, and no credits will be issued.

Please direct all inquiries to:

Leah Hughes, Training Coordinator & Special Projects
Ontario Brain Injury Association,
PO Box 2338,
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R9
Ph: (905) 641-8877 ext. 102 or 1-855-642-8877
Email: training@obia.on.ca

OBIA is extremely grateful for the generous sponsorship of our Certificate Training Programs from our Gold Corporate Champion.

 

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