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SUMMARY:Finding Balance: Dual Task\, Cognition\, and Vestibular Exercises
DESCRIPTION:Instructed by Tera Mezynski\, B(Sc) Kinesiology\, M(Sc) Physical Therapy &  \nKerry Carlson\, B(Sc) Physiology\, B(Sc) Physical Therapy \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.anbmt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Finding-Balance-Dual-Task-Cognition-and-Vestibular-Exercises-2026.pdf \nRegistration Deadline:  May 18\, 2026 \nDate:                         Course begins the first week of June\, with an official launch date June 1\, 2026 *Minimum 10 participants \nLocation:                 Self-paced\, 8-hour online course\, including one (1) year of access to course content\, a downloadable activity handout\, and a 1-hour live virtual Q&A session on Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:00 pm AST. Please see disclaimer below for important completion requirements. \nFee:                           $189 (ANBMT Member) \nThe total value saved for the course + live session is $100.00. \n(PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION; RESERVATIONS NOT ACCEPTED) \nCEUs:                        8 hours + 1 hour Q & A session *Active Initiatives will complete the required supplementary verification letter.  \n*Student members are eligible to take this certification. \n*Important Disclaimer: The course must be completed by October 21\, 2026\, prior to the start of the 1-hour live virtual Q&A session scheduled from *6:00–7:00 pm AST. \nCourse Details \n\nThis is a self-paced\, 8-hour virtual course offered through the Thinkific™ platform.\nThere is limited access (1 yr) to the self-paced course. (Must be completed by October 21\, 2026.)\nInstructors are available throughout the year to answer any questions during the course via email.\nLifetime access to handouts as they are PDF and can be printed off and saved by registrants.\nActive Initiatives will provide registrants with login information prior to the course launch date on June 1\, 2026.\n\nLearn the latest research on how best to incorporate thinking\, vestibular\, and dual tasks into your exercises to improve balance and selective attention. What is vertigo and how can you recognize it? Help your clients reduce risk of falling and improve function in the real world.  All registrants leave with a toolbox full of activities they can implement immediately into their practice. \nSelf-Paced Course Topics: \n\nLearn the systems of model of balance and other influences of balance\nUnderstand balance strategies for static and dynamic balance\nLearn about BPPV so that you can direct your clients for best practice care\nLearn about dual task and why and how we use it\nMaster exercises for dual task\, cognition\, vision\, static and dynamic balance\nLearn how cognition influences balance and the concept of “Thinking while Moving\, Moving while Thinking”\n\n1-hour Live Virtual Session: \n\nLive virtual Q&A scheduled\, October 21\, 2026 from 6pm-7pm (AST) on Zoom.\nThe instructors will discuss the content covered in the self-paced module.\nThe instructors answer questions submitted by registrants.\nThe session will be recorded for all registrants that are unable to attend.\n\nAbout the Instructors \nTera Mezynski\, B(Sc) Kinesiology\, M(Sc) Physical Therapy \nTera is a physiotherapist who has worked in the healthcare industry for over 15 years in all settings including hospital\, private practice\, and exercise rehabilitation. Tera has extensive training in lower limb arthroplasty and has helped develop surgical pathways. Neuromuscular exercise\, muscle patterning\, and exercise prescription are some of her areas of expertise and passion.  Tera’s presentation style and knowledge are empowering\, and her enthusiasm is contagious\, whether the workshop is self-paced or live \nKerry Carlson\, B(Sc) Physiology\, B(Sc) Physical Therapy \nKerry has over 25+ years of experience in all areas of physical therapy\, including injury rehabilitation and health promotion. Kerry believes that a little movement throughout the day goes a long way and that small changes can significantly improve our health. Kerry has a gift for developing programs for 1:1 or group for osteoarthritis\, balance\, cognition\, and dual tasking that are second to none.  She is an unbelievable presenter who shares her knowledge of research in such a way that you can’t help but be drawn in and enthused. Join Kerry and you’ll leave with a sense of energy and readiness to implement what you’ve learned. \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.anbmt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Finding-Balance-Dual-Task-Cognition-and-Vestibular-Exercises-2026.pdf
URL:https://www.anbmt.ca/course/finding-balance-dual-task-cognition-and-vestibular-exercises/
LOCATION:Self-Paced\, 8-hour course + 1-hour live virtual Q&A session
CATEGORIES:Refer to CMTNB CEU Policy
ORGANIZER;CN="Coralie Hopkins%2C Executive Director%2C ANBMT":MAILTO:anbmt@anbmt.ca
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SUMMARY:Optimizing the Older Adult
DESCRIPTION:Instructed by Tera Mezynski\, B(Sc) Kinesiology\, M(Sc) Physical Therapy &  \nKerry Carlson\, B(Sc) Physiology\, B(Sc) Physical Therapy \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.anbmt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Optimizing-the-Older-Adult-2026.pdf \nRegistration Deadline:  May 18\, 2026 \nDate:                         Course begins the first week of June\, with an official launch date June 1\, 2026 *Minimum 10 participants \nLocation:                 Self-paced\, 16-hour online course\, including one (1) year of access to all course materials and a 1-hour live virtual Q&A session on Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\, from 7:00–8:00 pm AST. Please see disclaimer below for important completion requirements. \nFee:                           $339 (ANBMT Member) \nThe total value saved for the course + live session is $150.00. \n(PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION; RESERVATIONS NOT ACCEPTED) \nCEUs:    16 hours + 1 hour Q & A session *Active Initiatives will complete the required supplementary verification letter.  \n*Student members are eligible to take this certification. \n*Important Disclaimer: The course must be completed by October 21\, 2026 (before the start of the 1-hour live virtual Q&A session from 7pm-8pm AST).  \nCourse Details \n\nThis is a self-paced\, 16-hour virtual course offered through the Thinkific™ platform.\nThere is limited access (1 yr) to the self-paced course. (Must be completed by October 21\, 2026.)\nInstructors are available throughout the year to answer any questions during the course via email.\nLifetime access to handouts as they are PDF and can be printed off and saved by registrants.\nActive Initiatives will provide registrants with login information prior to the course launch date on June 1\, 2026.\n\nDo you want to feel confident when working with the 55+ population?  Learn about what influences aging and how increasing age affects a person physically\, cognitively and mentally.  This course covers a variety of chronic health conditions (respiratory\, cardiac\, neurological\, diabetes\, dementia\, cancer).  Discover key components for exercise programs for the healthy older adult and the older adult with multiple health concerns.   We need to work “upstream” to help this client population to stay out of the hospital and THRIVE!  Become an expert in the older adult population\, expand your clientele reach and help them to lead their best life. \nSelf-Paced Course Topics: \n\nUnderstand structural and functional consequences of aging\nLearn about the frailty factor\nLearn about the impacts of sedentary behaviour on older adults and the benefits of movement\nUnderstand how our brain changes as we age and how exercise can influence this\nLearn about chronic diseases that your clients may have including cardiorespiratory\, diabetes\, osteoporosis\, stroke\, arthritis\, dementia and more\nLearn key aspects on how to prevent falls in the older adult including key balance exercises\nMaster exercise guidelines and exercise prescription for older adults\nLearn key outcome measures and why they are crucial\nLearn about posture and joint stability and how those influence movement\, pain\, and balance\nUnderstand key functional movements and how to teach your clients how to do them\n\n1-hour Live Virtual Session:  \n\nLive virtual Q&A scheduled\, October 21\, 2026 from 7pm-8pm (AST) using the Zoom platform.\nThe instructors will discuss the content covered in the self-paced module.\nThe instructors answer questions submitted by registrants.\nThe session will be recorded for all registrants that are unable to attend.\n\nAbout the Instructors \nTera Mezynski\, B(Sc) Kinesiology\, M(Sc) Physical Therapy \nTera is a physiotherapist who has worked in the healthcare industry for over 15 years in all settings including hospital\, private practice\, and exercise rehabilitation. Tera has extensive training in lower limb arthroplasty and has helped develop surgical pathways. Neuromuscular exercise\, muscle patterning\, and exercise prescription are some of her areas of expertise and passion.  Tera’s presentation style and knowledge are empowering\, and her enthusiasm is contagious\, whether the workshop is self-paced or live. \nKerry Carlson\, B(Sc) Physiology\, B(Sc) Physical Therapy \nKerry has over 25+ years of experience in all areas of physical therapy\, including injury rehabilitation and health promotion. Kerry believes that a little movement throughout the day goes a long way and that small changes can significantly improve our health. Kerry has a gift for developing programs for 1:1 or group for osteoarthritis\, balance\, cognition\, and dual tasking that are second to none.  She is an unbelievable presenter who shares her knowledge of research in such a way that you can’t help but be drawn in and enthused. Join Kerry and you’ll leave with a sense of energy and readiness to implement what you’ve learned. \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.anbmt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Optimizing-the-Older-Adult-2026.pdf
URL:https://www.anbmt.ca/course/optimizing-the-older-adult/
LOCATION:16 hours + 1 hour Q & A session *Active Initiatives will complete the required supplementary verification letter.
CATEGORIES:Refer to CMTNB CEU Policy
ORGANIZER;CN="Coralie Hopkins%2C Executive Director%2C ANBMT":MAILTO:anbmt@anbmt.ca
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