C.T.S. can assist you in identifying and/or meeting the education needs in your facility or region.
Goal:
To assist Health Care Assistants and Home Care Attendants to understand and incorporate a rehabilitation perspective into daily client/patient/resident care, and to support the work of the consulting therapist in that setting.
Objectives:
At the completion of the one day program, participants will be able to:
- Assist in identifying clients/patients/ residents that may require an occupational therapy or physiotherapy assessment to contribute to the development of their care plan.
- Assist clients/patients/residents and other staff to identify the individual's assets and assist in developing these to their potential in areas of function and social interaction.
- Under the direction of nursing staff, perform basic therapeutic nursing tasks that meet the needs of the individuals in the long term care setting.
Other Rehabilitation Topics:
- Wheelchair Seating
- Use of Splints and Orthotics
- Discussion of Passive R.O.M. vs. Active R.O.M.
- Team Approach for H.C.A.'s
- Management of Cognitively Impaired Residents
- Footwear for Residents - Basic Foot Care
Any combination of existing or optional topics The C.T.S. Education Team consists of experienced rehabilitation professionals including an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist.
CTS Education Programs are designed to supplement the in-services provided by the therapist on-site.
CTS fees will depend on the site, number of participants and the number of presenters required.
Formats Can Be Personalized:
- You may choose the one day program as outlined
- For a one day program tailored to meet your specific needs you may choose up to seven topics, depending on the needs identified and the length of each presentation
- For one specific topic, you may choose 2, 3 or 4 hour sessions repeated 2 or 3 times per day for one or two days to ensure that staff from all shifts as well as casual staff receive the same education.
Where Can I Get More Information:
Monica Brechka
Education Programs Manager
Community Therapy Services Inc.
201-1555 St. James Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2H 1B5
E-mail: cts@ctsinc.mb.ca
Phone: (204) 949-0533
Fax: (204) 942-1428
