Seminar Series
In order to encourage ongoing education and learning experiences for all staff, we are offering various seminar series in 2009. We are thrilled to offer courses that will help bridge the gap between the research and clinical world.
Aging & Rehabilitation Seminar Series
This interdisciplinary research seminar series is the result of a collaborative effort between Brooks and numerous University of Florida (UF) and Veteran's Administration Research Institutions. It is offered every Monday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Presentations are made via Video-Conferencing upon request in the UF Conference Room located in the Memorial Health Care Plaza. Please contact Jackie Causer, Research Program Assistant, if you plan to attend. You may reach her by phone at (904) 306-8970 or email at jackie.causer@brookshealth.org.
Click here for a complete listing of the 2009 Spring Schedule
or
Click here to view Archived Schedules of this Seminar Series
Research Seminar Series
The Seminar Series will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 PM in the Brooks Center Research Lab (in the Memorial Health Care Plaza).
CEUs available for licensed staff of all approved disciplines. Sign Up through Brooks University.
Call Jodi Morgan for more information at (904) 306-8987.
June 24, 2009: Dr. Mark Bishop: PT Falls and Fall Prevention in the Elderly
Objectives: At the completion of this session, the learner will be able to:
1). List and describe common psychological factors that influence patient performance on tests and measures
2). Compare and contrast common standardized assessments for these factors
3). Describe simple intervention strategies that may mitigate these factors
4). Identify which patients may require referral to the appropriate specialist
Upcoming Presentations:
Fall 2009: Dr. Lorie Richards- Clinical Research for Recovery of Upper Extremity Function Post Stroke
Other Presenters with Dates to be Announced:
- Dr. Gerben DeJong: Update on JOINTS (Joint Replacement Outcomes in IRFs and Nursing Treatment Sites)