Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment (CMSA) 
Training Workshop 

Workshop Objectives

The objective of the workshop is to provide the participants with the opportunity to learn to use the CMSA as a clinical or research assessment tool. During the one-day workshop, videoclips and group discussion are utilized to educate the participants about the administrative and scoring guidelines of the Chedoke Assessment. Lectures include information about the measure's development and psychometric properties, and its clinical application. At the end of the workshop, the scoring competency of the participants will be tested. All participants will receive written feedback regarding their performance on the test. Those who meet the scoring criterion will receive a certificate of scoring competency. The letters are distributed within four to six weeks after the workshop. Course participants will receive a comprehensive handout package and the manual. For more information on the Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment please visit the Chedoke Assessment Website.

Who Should Attend?

Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who work within the Central East Stroke Network.

Agenda

 8:00         Registration; light breakfast
 8:30         Introduction
 8:45         Description of the measure
 9:15         Pre-test
10:00        Break
10:15        Guidelines for administering the CMSA
10:45        Discussion regarding the administration and scoring of the measure using videos
12:30        Lunch (provided)
 1:00         Discussion regarding the administration and scoring of the measure using videos (continued)
 2:30         Clinical application of the measure
 2:45         Break
 3:00         Post-test for scoring competency
 3:45         Wrap-up and evaluation
 4:00         Workshop ends

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the CESN.

Cancellation

If you register and then are unable to attend, it is very important that you cancel your registration. Cancel by notifying Dorothy Burridge at 705-728-9090 ext 46314 or burridged@rvh.on.ca at least 48 hours prior to the event.