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  •  March 2, 2023 - October 1, 2023
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description
This is an IBITA-certified Basic Bobath Course for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, that comprises of clinical learning sessions, and a guided self-directed case report. This course utilizes lectures, practical sessions, patient demonstrations, and patient treatment sessions to integrate theory and practical knowledge, with respect to the Bobath concept, in the treatment of the patient with neurological dysfunction.

Participants will be instructed in the Bobath Concept with respect to the assessment, treatment, and management of adult neurological conditions. The practical application of contemporary research findings will be emphasized to promote “best practice”. Therapists will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical diagnoses including, CVA, ABI & iSCI, at various stages of recovery. This course has a practical emphasis to enable therapists the opportunity to develop handling skills.

Course Dates:

Module 1 (4 days): March 2, 3, 4, 5, 2023

Module 2 (4 days):  March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 2023

Module 3 (3 days): May 20, 21, 22 (Note: Monday, May 22 is a STAT), 2023

Module 4 (4 days): September 28, 29, 30, Oct 1, 2023

Instructors:

Catherine Eustace BAppSc(PT), Member of CPA, IBITA Advanced Course Instructor

Sara Fabian, MSc PT, IBITA Basic Course Instructor Candidate

Course Pre-requisite:

There is NO PREREQUISITE for the Basic Bobath Course. It is preferred that individuals have worked with the neurological patient population for over one year. Completion of a CBIA 2-day or 3-day Introductory Course, or an NDTA Introductory Course, is strongly recommended. Out-of-province participants must scan and email proof of temporary registration in the relevant province within four weeks of the course start.

Venues:

Neuro-Ability Rehabilitation Services Directions

Waiver:
All participants must sign a waiver and a manual handling disclosure to participate in the practical components.

Dress:
Please wear appropriate clothing for undressing during practical sessions, e.g. shorts, and a sports bra.

Certificate:
A certificate cannot be issued if non-attendance to the course is > than 1 day. Also, the successful completion and submission of a self-directed case report are required.

Refreshment Policy:
Due to COVID-19 CBIA will not be providing refreshments during courses. Please bring your own snacks, water bottle,
and/or thermos. It is recommended that course participants take their lunch outside of the course venue.
Please see the venue information regarding purchasing lunch.

CBIA Cancellation Policy:
  • A $150 cancellation fee will be charged if the participant cancels up to one month prior to course commencement.
  • If the participant cancels within one month of course commencement, a refund will only be granted (minus the $150 cancellation fee) if the course place is filled by another registrant.
  • The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association reserves the right to postpone or cancel a course if a minimum number, of course, registrants is not met. Course registrants are responsible for their travel expenses including changes to bookings, please take the above into consideration when booking flights and/or reserving accommodation.
    CBIA reserves the right to substitute CBIA Instructors if any one of them is rendered unable to teach
COVID-19 Note:
  • Thank you for understanding that due to Covid-19, course participants need to be adaptable and prepared for the
    possibility of last-minute changes. Short-notice course cancellation may be unavoidable. Participant costs
    associated with the cancellation of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the course participant.
  • Precautions may vary depending upon PHO orders and college recommendations at the time of the course.
  • No one may enter the venue if (1) they have Covid-19 symptoms; or, (2) are Covid-19 positive.
  • Course participants are expected to comply with masking requirements stipulated by the course venue as a
    minimum. CBIA highly recommends that course participants consider wearing at minimum a KN95 mask
    when inside the course venue due to the:
    ● Participants attending from different healthcare institutions
    ● Close contact during practical and treatment sessions
  • It is highly recommended that course participants have up-to-date booster vaccinations for COVID-19.
  • To help in keeping all course participants and patients healthy, please respect public health guidelines by
    washing/sanitizing your hands whenever appropriate and coughing or sneezing into your arm!
  • Please refer to local PH guidelines should you have any questions.

Venue:  

Venue Website:

Address:
1156 Kingsway, (Front Unit), Vancouver, BC, British Columbia, Canada, V5V 3C8

Description:

Neuro-Ability is located at 1156 Kingsway between Glen Drive and Inverness Street.

The building is wheelchair accessible from the front door (Kingsway) and the rear door (back alley), however during the course the back door shall be locked, please enter through the front entrance.

Address:
1156 Kingsway, (Unit 100)
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C8
Bus:
http://tripplanning.translink.ca/
The “#19 bus”  stops very close to our front door.
The “#22 and 25 busses”  stop within 3-4 blocks.
Driving and Parking Information:
1) Free parking is available on Kingsway until 3pm. Cars will be towed after 3pm. Access the clinic through the Kingsway ‘front’ door.
2) Off-street free parking is available on the quiet neighbourhood streets.
3) Three (3) free parking stalls for Neuro-Ability are in the back lane (between Glen Dr. and 21st Ave.). Access the clinic through the rear door.  Please leave these spaces for our patient volunteers participating on the course

  • Note 1: Please use the 3 east spaces (right side when facing the clinic wall). The west parking stall at the rear of the building is only for Chairstuff.
  • Note 2: The large roller door is a very active delivery lane for Chairstuff. It can only be used for very temporary drop-off and pick-up.
Please visit google maps link provided below for more detailed driving directions
Food in the area – All of the following offer take away
  • Bean bahn mi, 1198 Kingsway – Vietnamese subs
  • Thu Hien Deli and Sandwich Shop, 1388 Kingsway @  Knight – Vietnamese, recommend their number 1 special Banh Cuon pork rice rolls
  • Green Lemongrass, 1086 Kingsway – Vietnamese food (salad rolls, noodles)
  • Do Chay, 1392 Kingsway – Vegetarian food
  • Sal y Limon Mexican Cuisine, #5, 701 Kingsway @ Fraser – Mexican – short DRIVE

Local park with park benches – Glen Park on Glen Drive between E22nd and E23rd Ave.

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