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  •  May 11, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Prerequisite:
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS FOR UBC PHYSIOTHERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS ONLY.

Course Description:
This is an introductory level one-day course designed to expose the course participant to evidence-informed assessment and treatment of individuals with neurological pathology, based on the principles of the Contemporary Bobath Concept.

The course will include:
(a) Theoretical information
(b) Volunteer patient participation
(c) Practical content

Instructor:
Libby Swain PT, MA, IBITA Advanced Course Instructor, UBC Clinical Faculty

Schedule:
Saturday, May 11, 2024
09:00 – 17:00

Venue:
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, sports bra.

Certificate:
A certificate cannot be issued if non-attendance to the course is > than 1 hour less than the course schedule.

Lunch:
Lunch is not included in course fees.

 

CBIA Cancellation Policy:
  • A cancellation fee will be charged if the participant cancels up to one month prior to course commencement.
  • The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association reserves the right to postpone or cancel a course if a minimum number of course registrants is not met.
  • 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 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.
  • At this time there are no masking requirements, participants may choose to wear a mask. Be aware that:
    • Participants attending are from different healthcare institutions
    • There is 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 cough or sneeze 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.