IBITA certified 5-day ADVANCED BOBATH COURSE: Task analysis as a tool for developing advanced clinical reasoning in the Bobath Concept

Course Description

This is an IBITA certified Advanced level Bobath course offered to physiotherapists and occupational therapists in possession of an IBITA-recognized Basic Course certificate. In addition to theory, clinical reasoning, and practical sessions the Advanced course offers supervised/mentored treatment sessions with patients.

This advanced course will be based around postural control, locomotion and upper limb tasks. These tasks will build in complexity, allowing us to explore how the body integrates trunk control, weight transfer, and limb coordination, as well as adapting verticality, interlimb coordination, and dynamic stability in response to transitional and locomotor demands.

Utilizing both current literature and clinical expertise key components of each task will be identified. Through a task framework, participants will identify common movement impairments individuals utilise to accomplish the same goal. This approach encourages critical thinking about what each task demands, and what each patient needs to succeed. Practical sessions will be designed to address common impairments observed in each task thereby enabling our clients to optimise task performance to improve quality of life.

Course participants will be supported in pre-course work they will present creating a dynamic learning environment and facilitating collaborative interaction between colleagues.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The course participant will gain an understanding of:

• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to assess and treat adults with neurological conditions, integrating the Bobath Concept and current evidence to optimize task-based movement analysis and promote positive change.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Model of Bobath Clinical Practice (MBCP) and its application in clinical settings.
• Develop and implement systematic assessment, reasoning and treatment approaches, to optimize task performance, addressing the specific needs of individual patients while articulating clinical reasoning clearly and concisely to peers.
• Enhance collaboration skills through group work and engage in self-reflection to foster professional development.
• Select and use appropriate outcome measures to support evidence-based practice and align interventions with the latest research.

Course Dates:

Time: 8 am to 5 pm

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

Prerequisite:
15-day Basic IBITA/CBIA/NDTA Bobath course.

Venue:

Activate Neurological Physiotherapy Directions

14928 56 Ave Unit 101, Surrey, BC V3S 2N5

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 2 hours less than the course schedule.

Lunch:
Lunch is not included in course fees.

• 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 $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

• 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.